Southern Song Dynasty Collection

Tiger, c. 1250-1279. Creator: Fachang Muqi (Chinese, 1220-1280)
Tiger, c. 1250-1279

Pomegranate, between c1200 and c1340. Creator: Anon
Pomegranate, between c1200 and c1340

Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream, 1127-1279. Creator: Ma Yuan (Chinese, c
Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream, 1127-1279

Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century

Foliate Dish with Lotus Flower, late Southern Song (1127-1279)/early Yuan dynasty, late 13th century Creator: Unknown
Foliate Dish with Lotus Flower, late Southern Song (1127-1279)/early Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), late 13th century

Conical Bowl with Decoration of Three Leaves, Southern Song dynasty, 12th / 13th century
Conical Bowl with Decoration of Three Leaves, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 12th/13th century

Jar with Sprays of Peony, Lily, and Plum and Lid with Small Fish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), early 13th century

Conical Bowl with Blossoming Plum, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Conical Bowl with Blossoming Plum, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Lotus Petal Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Lotus Petal Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century

Scalloped-Rimmed Dish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Scalloped-Rimmed Dish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Lobed Bowl with Lotus Scrolls, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Lobed Bowl with Lotus Scrolls, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Bracket-Lobed Dish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Bracket-Lobed Dish, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintamani) Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintamani), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Saucepot, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 13th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Saucepot, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 13th/14th century

Bowl with Calligraphic Strokes, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, c. 12th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Calligraphic Strokes, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), c. 12th/14th century

Covered Foliate Box with Stylized Flowers, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 12th/13th century

Lobed Cosmetic Box with Flowering Stems, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 13th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Lobed Cosmetic Box with Flowering Stems, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 13th/14th century

Lobed Cosmetic Box with Peonies, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 13th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Lobed Cosmetic Box with Peonies, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), 13th/14th century

Bowl with Central Floret, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century

Pair of Miniature Candlestands with Petal-lobed Nozzles, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), late 13th century

Small Double-Gourd Bottle, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Small Double-Gourd Bottle, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Basin with Stylized Flowers and Sickle-leaf Scrolls, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, c13th/14th cent Creator: Unknown
Basin with Stylized Flowers and Sickle-leaf Scrolls, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), c. 13th/14th century

Melon-Shaped Ewer (Wine Pot) with Flower-Head... Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, c13th cent. Creator: Unknown
Melon-Shaped Ewer (Wine Pot) with Flower-Head/ Foliate Lid, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), c. 13th century

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Cylindrical Tripod Censer (Incense Burner) with Cloud-Scroll Feet, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Fluted Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Fluted Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Monster-Head Feet and Loop Handles, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Bowl with Winding Strokes, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 12th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Winding Strokes, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), 12th/14th century

Vase with Ox Masks and Upright and Curling Leaves, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Double-Handled Cup with Handles in the Form of Chi (Hornless) Dragons, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Double-Handled Cup with Handles in the Form of Chi (Hornless) Dragons, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 13th century

Bowl with Zigzag Strokes, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 12th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Zigzag Strokes, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), 12th/14th century

Buddha Amitabha Descending from His Pure Land, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Amitabha Descending from His Pure Land, late 13th century. Buddha stands on two lotuses and holds his right hand in a gesture of welcome. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Odes of the State of Bin, mid-12th century. Creator: Ma Hezhi
Odes of the State of Bin, mid-12th century. Handscroll illustrating one of 305 poems in the Shijing (The Book of Odes), a work traditionally believed to have been compiled by Confucius (551-479 B.C)

Streams and Mountains Under Fresh Snow, ca. late 12th century. Creators: Liu Songnian, Gao Keming
Streams and Mountains Under Fresh Snow, ca. late 12th century. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Poet strolling by a marshy bank, early 13th century. Creator: Liang Kai (Chinese
Poet strolling by a marshy bank, early 13th century. A solitary figure meditates on the illusory world before him. Southern Song dynasty

Gibbons and Deer. Creator: Unknown
Gibbons and Deer, 13th century

The Football Players, c. late 1100s-1st quarter 1200s. Creator: Ma Yuan (Chinese, c
The Football Players, c. late 1100s-1st quarter 1200s

Swinging Gibbon, late 1100s- 1st quarter 1200s. Creator: Xia Gui (Chinese, active c
Swinging Gibbon, late 1100s- 1st quarter 1200s

Swallow and Lotus, mid-1200s. Creator: Fachang Muqi (Chinese, 1220-1280), attributed to
Swallow and Lotus, mid-1200s

Scholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds; Poem by Wang Wei, 1225-75. Creator: Ma Lin (Chinese)
Scholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds; Poem by Wang Wei, 1225-75

Scholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds, Poem by Wang Wei, 1225-75. Creator: Ma Lin (Chinese)
Scholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds, Poem by Wang Wei, 1225-75. Artists at the Southern Song Painting Academy were often trained in illustrating poetry

Samantabhadra, 1100s. Creator: Unknown
Samantabhadra, 1100s. In the last chapter of the Lotus Sutra, one of the principal Buddhist texts, the great Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is described advancing to earth

Shakyamuni Emerging from the Mountains, 1244. Creator: Unknown
Shakyamuni Emerging from the Mountains, 1244. Shakyamuni emerged from the mountains after years of ascetic practices, which anticipated his sermon in the Deer Park

Returning Birds and Old Cypress, late 12th - early 13th Century. Creator: Unknown
Returning Birds and Old Cypress, late 12th - early 13th Century

Landscape with Flying Geese, mid-1200s. Creator: Ma Lin (Chinese, c. 1185-after 1260)
Landscape with Flying Geese, mid-1200s

Man, Buffalo, and Calf, 1205 or 1265. Creator: Li You (Chinese, 1200s)
Man, Buffalo, and Calf, 1205 or 1265

Ink Bamboo, 1200s. Creator: Unknown
Ink Bamboo, 1200s

Insects and Bamboo, 13th Century. Creator: Unknown
Insects and Bamboo, 13th Century

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The Southern Song Dynasty, spanning from 1127 to 1279, was a period of artistic brilliance in ancient China. The exquisite artworks produced during this time showcased the mastery and creativity of Chinese artisans. One such masterpiece is the painting "Tiger" by Fachang Muqi, created around 1250-1279. This captivating artwork depicts a majestic tiger with its piercing gaze and powerful presence. It serves as a symbol of strength and resilience. Another remarkable piece is "Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream" by Ma Yuan. Painted between 1127 and 1279, it portrays a serene scene where deer graze peacefully near a flowing stream under the shade of towering pine trees. This artwork reflects the harmony between nature and humans that was highly valued during this era. In addition to paintings, ceramics also flourished during the Southern Song Dynasty. A notable example is an intricately designed bowl from the late 13th century. Its delicate lotus flower motif showcases the skillful craftsmanship of unknown creators. A conical bowl decorated with three leaves exemplifies another stunning ceramic creation from this period. The intricate design on its surface demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and reveals the aesthetic sensibilities prevalent at that time. The beauty continues with a jar adorned with sprays of peony, lily, and plum flowers alongside its lid's decorative elements. These floral motifs represent prosperity, purity, and endurance respectively - values deeply cherished in Chinese culture. Amongst these treasures is also a conical bowl featuring blossoming plum branches—a symbol often associated with perseverance amidst adversity—showcasing both elegance and resilience within one art form. A Lotus Petal Bowl further illustrates Southern Song aesthetics through its graceful shape inspired by lotus petals—an emblematic flower representing purity in Chinese culture—displaying both functionality and artistic finesse simultaneously. The Scalloped-Rimmed Dish exhibits intricate detailing along its edges while maintaining a harmonious balance between form and function.