Ancient Chinese Ancient Chinese - Bronze official statuette - Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ming Dynasty bronze functionary statuette from China, standing priest-like figure with a smiling face, long robe and cape, arms crossed over the chest holding a tripod jue wine vessel, height 18.6 cm (19.2 cm with the base), patinated bronze in very good condition with a small rear flaw, provenance Germany from Galerie D.E.R., acquired in 2025, authentic original.
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CHINESE STATUETTE OF THE MING DYNASTY
Bronze official statuette.
Smiling-faced servant, standing, dressed in a long robe with wide sleeves and a flared cape at the bottom, hair held by an elaborate headdress.
His arms are crossed on his chest, presenting a tripod jue wine vessel.
Patinated bronze, high-quality piece with precise details, the face is expressive.
Dynasty Ming, 1368 to 1644 AD.
Height 18.6 cm (height 19.2 cm with the base) - Very good condition - small loss at the rear
Provenance: Germany, D.E.R. gallery..
Previously: old private German collection acquired on the art market
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateCHINESE STATUETTE OF THE MING DYNASTY
Bronze official statuette.
Smiling-faced servant, standing, dressed in a long robe with wide sleeves and a flared cape at the bottom, hair held by an elaborate headdress.
His arms are crossed on his chest, presenting a tripod jue wine vessel.
Patinated bronze, high-quality piece with precise details, the face is expressive.
Dynasty Ming, 1368 to 1644 AD.
Height 18.6 cm (height 19.2 cm with the base) - Very good condition - small loss at the rear
Provenance: Germany, D.E.R. gallery..
Previously: old private German collection acquired on the art market
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Ming (1368–1644)
Name of object
Ancient Chinese - Bronze official statuette - Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
