Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta Sculpture of a soldier on horseback "Mingqi" - 22 cm
01
day
00
hours
11
minutes
34
seconds
Current bid
€ 200
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
 | €200 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 141948 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Sculpture of a Ming dynasty Chinese palefrenier in terracotta with sancai glaze, titled Mingqi, measuring 29 × 22 × 9 cm, in excellent condition and acquired in 2025 from a French private collection.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Sculpture of a stableman Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE)
Sculpture in sancai-glazed terracotta.
Depicts a standing soldier in a green tunic holding by the bridle a saddled horse
Dimensions: 29 x 22 x 9 cm
Excellent condition, has undergone no restoration
Provenance:
- French private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs 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 a TL test, pigment analysis or radiography scans have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
Sculpture of a stableman Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE)
Sculpture in sancai-glazed terracotta.
Depicts a standing soldier in a green tunic holding by the bridle a saddled horse
Dimensions: 29 x 22 x 9 cm
Excellent condition, has undergone no restoration
Provenance:
- French private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs 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 a TL test, pigment analysis or radiography scans have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
MING dynastie (1368-1644)
Name of object
Sculpture of a soldier on horseback "Mingqi"
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
22 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
29 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
9 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
