Ancient Chinese, Ming Dynasty Pottery Zodiac Figure Circa 14th-17th century AD This charming glazed pottery statue portrays an anthropomorphic figure with an animal head. The figure is attired in a vibrant, long dress with wide sleeves, while the hands are elegantly folded in front of the chest. The edges of the attire are accentuated with turquoise glaze, while the remaining portions are painted with dark pigments. This zodiac figure comes from a series of twelve figures, each representing a different animal. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle of 12 signs. Each year is represented by an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Dimensions: 20,5cm x 8cm x 4cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. 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. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.