Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 17 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Terracotta Mingqi servant statue from the Tang Dynasty (618–907), polychrome engobe finish, 17 cm high, 5 cm wide and 5 cm deep, acquired from a French private collection in 2026, authentic and in very good plus condition with a certificate of authenticity.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi servant, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a polychrome engobe.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage meant to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17 x 5 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Comes from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping charges for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a polychrome engobe.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage meant to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17 x 5 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Comes from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping charges for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL 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
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
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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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.
