Northern Wei to Sui Dynasty (6th century CE) Terracotta Mingqi of a Bull - 23 cm
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Mingqi terracotta sculpture of a water buffalo from Northern Wei to Sui Dynasty (6th century CE), painted with a black engobe, measuring 23 x 18 x 6 cm, in Very good plus condition with restorations to the legs and horn losses, authentic/original.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi ox from China, from the Northern Wei to the Sui dynasty (6th century CE)
Sculpture in painted terracotta with a black engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing an object or a person that will accompany the deceased into the afterlife.
Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 6 cm
Restoration to the legs and horn losses.
No other restoration
Verified under UV light and thermoluminescence
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi ox from China, from the Northern Wei to the Sui dynasty (6th century CE)
Sculpture in painted terracotta with a black engobe.
Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing an object or a person that will accompany the deceased into the afterlife.
Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 6 cm
Restoration to the legs and horn losses.
No other restoration
Verified under UV light and thermoluminescence
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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Culture
Northern Wei to Sui Dynasty (6th century CE)
Century/timeframe
Northern Wei to Sui Dynasty (6th century CE)
Name of object
Mingqi of a Bull
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
23 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
6 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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