Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 19.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 850 - € 1,000
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Painted terracotta Mingqi sculpture representing a Tang dynasty court lady, dating to the Tang era (618–907), measuring 19.5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 5 cm deep.
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Terracotta sculpture painted with a polychrome slip.
Depict a lady of the court.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage that was to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 19.5 x 4 x 7 cm
Excellent condition
Customs taxes are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be carefully tailored and secured with confidence.
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), analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Terracotta sculpture painted with a polychrome slip.
Depict a lady of the court.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage that was to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 19.5 x 4 x 7 cm
Excellent condition
Customs taxes are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be carefully tailored and secured with confidence.
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), analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/ Timeframe
Tang (618-907)
Name of object
Mingqi
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
19.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
