Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta Funerary sculpture of a Mingqi soldier - 17 cm
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Description from the seller
Funerary sculpture of a Soldier "Mingqi"
China Han Dynasty (206 BC to 221 AD)
Sculpture of a soldier seated kneeling. His hands are pierced; he was meant to bear weapons, probably a spear and a shield. These elements have degraded over time.
Terracotta painted with a polychrome engobe (traces)
Mingqi are ritual funerary figurines representing a court entourage to be at the service or protection of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17 x 6 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - French private collection
A certificate of authenticity will be issued 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 TL tests, C14 tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Funerary sculpture of a Soldier "Mingqi"
China Han Dynasty (206 BC to 221 AD)
Sculpture of a soldier seated kneeling. His hands are pierced; he was meant to bear weapons, probably a spear and a shield. These elements have degraded over time.
Terracotta painted with a polychrome engobe (traces)
Mingqi are ritual funerary figurines representing a court entourage to be at the service or protection of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17 x 6 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - French private collection
A certificate of authenticity will be issued 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 TL tests, C14 tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Han (206 av. J.-C. à 221)
Name of object
Funerary sculpture of a Mingqi soldier
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
6 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.
