Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Beef - 20 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,200 - € 2,700
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Description from the seller
Mingqi sculpture of a ox with marble glaze from China, Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD).
Terracotta ox with mottled brown glaze.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing an object or a person meant to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 20 x 15 x 7 cm
Provenance: - Private collection from southern France
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the buyer.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping fees for international shipments.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL dating, lapidary tests, pigment analysis, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Mingqi sculpture of a ox with marble glaze from China, Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD).
Terracotta ox with mottled brown glaze.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing an object or a person meant to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 20 x 15 x 7 cm
Provenance: - Private collection from southern France
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the buyer.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping fees for international shipments.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL dating, lapidary tests, pigment analysis, or radiography scans, have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang dynasty (618 - 907 A.D. )
Name of object
Beef
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
15 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
7 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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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.
