Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 17 cm
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Tang Dynasty Mingqi terracotta painted servant statue, 17 cm high by 5 cm wide by 5 cm deep, in très bon + condition, originating from a French private collection and acquired in 2000 with an official certificate of authenticity.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted terracotta sculpture with a red engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing a court entourage that were to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 17 x 5 x 5 cm
Customs duties are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be very carefully prepared, custom-made, and reinforced with insurance.
Provenance: from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
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 piece's integrity.
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted terracotta sculpture with a red engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing a court entourage that were to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 17 x 5 x 5 cm
Customs duties are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be very carefully prepared, custom-made, and reinforced with insurance.
Provenance: from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
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 piece's integrity.
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.
