Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta servant - 14 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 700 - € 800
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a servant from the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
Terracotta sculpture with green glaze
Depicts a standing servant in a green tunic, a court hat on the head and a garment draped over the arm
Dimensions: 14 x 4 x 3 cm
Has not undergone any restoration
Catawiki disclaimer: This object 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 servant from the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
Terracotta sculpture with green glaze
Depicts a standing servant in a green tunic, a court hat on the head and a garment draped over the arm
Dimensions: 14 x 4 x 3 cm
Has not undergone any restoration
Catawiki disclaimer: This object 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, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
MING dynastie (1368-1644)
Name of object
servant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 cm
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