Ming Dynasty Pottery Rider on Horse Circa 14th-17th century AD Finely detailed glazed pottery figure of a rider sitting on horseback. The horse assumes a standing pose with its head facing forward; positioned on a rectangular-shaped base integrated with the animal. It features a neat mane, large eyes, and an open-mouthed expression resembling a grimace, complemented by a bridle, harness, black-painted hooves, and a tail gracefully wrapped around its hindleg. In the saddle sits an upright rider wearing a long outer robe and holding a large bucket. The rider with a removable head, wears a cone-shaped hat and reveals detailed facial features, including narrow eyes, a prominent nose, and small lips highlighted in red. The unglazed areas are meticulously covered with pigmented colours. Mingqi were burial goods crafted to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Such artefacts, including this finely detailed figure, symbolized protection and served as a tangible connection to earthly life in the spiritual realm. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 47.69.2. Dimensions: 275mm x 210mm; weight 1.36kg Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.