Ancient Chinese Ceramic - Grand Lady of the Court - Mingqi - Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)
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Tang dynasty Chinese Mingqi funerary ceramic statuette of a court lady, standing with arms raised, wearing a pleated robe, 28.4 cm high, engobe surface with traces of red and white polychromy.
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Mingqi funerary statuette in ceramic representing a court lady. Tang Dynasty (618–907)
This elegant earthenware statuette represents a court lady standing, arms folded upward.
She is dressed in a loose pleated robe that falls to her feet.
The surface of the piece, covered with a clear engobe, retains traces of red polychromy, indicating the care given to the original coloring.
Chinese Art, Tang Dynasty, 618–907.
Very good condition - slight restoration at the neck. Remains of red and white polychromy
Height 28.4 cm - width 6.8 cm
Provenance: Germany, gallery R.T.B.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslateMingqi funerary statuette in ceramic representing a court lady. Tang Dynasty (618–907)
This elegant earthenware statuette represents a court lady standing, arms folded upward.
She is dressed in a loose pleated robe that falls to her feet.
The surface of the piece, covered with a clear engobe, retains traces of red polychromy, indicating the care given to the original coloring.
Chinese Art, Tang Dynasty, 618–907.
Very good condition - slight restoration at the neck. Remains of red and white polychromy
Height 28.4 cm - width 6.8 cm
Provenance: Germany, gallery R.T.B.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement 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 a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items 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 Tang (618/907 après J.-C.)
Name of object
- Grand Lady of the Court - Mingqi - Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
