Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta servant - 13 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a Mingqi from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 221 CE)
Painted terracotta with a white, black, gray, and red engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual statuettes representing an entourage of the court that are to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 4 cm
Head restoration
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be carefully custom-made and reinforced with insurance.
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.
Sculpture of a Mingqi from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 221 CE)
Painted terracotta with a white, black, gray, and red engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual statuettes representing an entourage of the court that are to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 4 cm
Head restoration
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be carefully custom-made and reinforced with insurance.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Han (206 av. J.-C. à 221)
Name of object
servant
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Damaged
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
4 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.
