Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 26 cm
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant with removable head, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Terracotta sculpture painted with polychrome engobe.
Represents a soldier wearing armor with a removable head
The Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing members of the court who were to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 26 x 9 x 6 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Parisian private collection
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant with removable head, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Terracotta sculpture painted with polychrome engobe.
Represents a soldier wearing armor with a removable head
The Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing members of the court who were to serve the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 26 x 9 x 6 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Parisian private collection
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
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
26 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
9 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
6 cm
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Authenticity
Original/official
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