Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi horse - 32 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 3,600 - € 4,400
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Tang dynasty Mingqi terracotta horse sculpture, painted engobe in white, grey and red, 32 cm high, 28 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in very good plus condition, from a French private collection, acquired in 2025 from France, with an authenticity certificate.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi horse, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a white, gray, and red engobe
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines depicting a court entourage meant to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 16 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - French private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided 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 TL tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Sculpture of a Mingqi horse, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Painted terracotta sculpture with a white, gray, and red engobe
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines depicting a court entourage meant to serve or protect the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 16 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - French private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided 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 TL tests, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang (618-907)
Name of object
Mingqi horse
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
32 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
28 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
15 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.
