Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 25 cm
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Description from the seller
Pair of Mingqi musicians sculptures from China Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a polychrome engobe.
Depicts two ladies of the imperial court in red and blue robes playing the flute
Mingqi are funeral ritual figurines representing a court entourage that would serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 25 x 5 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be carefully custom-made and reinforced with insurance.
Pair of Mingqi musicians sculptures from China Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a polychrome engobe.
Depicts two ladies of the imperial court in red and blue robes playing the flute
Mingqi are funeral ritual figurines representing a court entourage that would serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 25 x 5 x 5 cm
Excellent condition
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be carefully custom-made and reinforced with insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang (618-907)
Name of object
Mingqi
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
25 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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