Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta Mingqi of a Cavalier - 38 cm
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€ 400
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,100 - € 2,600
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a soldier perched on a horse, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
Terracotta sculpture with brown and green glaze and red, white, and black engobe.
Mingqi representing a rider holding a spear in one hand (missing) and his chin with the other hand.
Dimensions: 38 x 30 x 10 cm
Good condition, has not undergone any restoration, spear missing.
Small chip on the chin.
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the buyer.
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, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Sculpture of a soldier perched on a horse, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
Terracotta sculpture with brown and green glaze and red, white, and black engobe.
Mingqi representing a rider holding a spear in one hand (missing) and his chin with the other hand.
Dimensions: 38 x 30 x 10 cm
Good condition, has not undergone any restoration, spear missing.
Small chip on the chin.
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the buyer.
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, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
MING dynastie (1368-1644)
Name of object
Mingqi of a Cavalier
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
38 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
30 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
10 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.
