Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta Servant Mingqi - 17.5 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Terracotta sculpture with a green glaze
Represents a court servant standing in a green tunic
The Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing an entourage of the court to be at the service of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be very carefully made to measure and reinforced with insurance.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Terracotta sculpture with a green glaze
Represents a court servant standing in a green tunic
The Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing an entourage of the court to be at the service of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 17.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Customs duties are included in the shipping for international shipments
The packaging will be very carefully made to measure and reinforced with insurance.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
Ming (1368-1644)
Name of object
Servant Mingqi
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
17.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 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.
