Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 27 cm
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Mingqi terracotta sculpture of a Tang Dynasty Chinese warrior in imperial robes, holding a sword and painted with a polychrome engobe; dimensions 27 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm; provenance from a French private collection, acquired in 2025 from Galerie/Antiquaire; authentic original in excellent condition (Très bon +); certificate of authenticity will be issued to the buyer.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi Warrior China Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Sculpture in painted terracotta with a polychrome engobe.
Represents a soldier in imperial robes holding a sword.
Mingqi are ritual funerary statuettes representing a court entourage meant to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions 27 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance : - French Private Collection
A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi Warrior China Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Sculpture in painted terracotta with a polychrome engobe.
Represents a soldier in imperial robes holding a sword.
Mingqi are ritual funerary statuettes representing a court entourage meant to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions 27 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance : - French Private Collection
A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, 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
27 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
6.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
6.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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