Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 21 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Tang dynasty Chinese terracotta Mingqi servant sculpture with polychrome engobe, 21 cm high and 6 × 3.5 cm, in very good plus condition; originated from a Paris private collection, acquired in 2025, with an authenticity certificate to be provided.
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Description from the seller
Sculpture d'un serviteur Mingqi Chine Dynastie Tang (618-907)
Sculpture en terre cuite peinte d'un engobe polychrome.
Les Mingqi sont des statuettes rituelles funéraires représentant un entourage de cour devant être au service du défunt dans l'au delà
Dimensions : 21 x 3.5 x 6 cm
Excellent état
Provenance : - Collection privée Parisienne
Un certificat d'authenticité sera remis a l'acquéreur.
Les taxes et droits de douane sont inclus dans le frais de port pour les envois internationaux
Catawiki disclaimer: This object 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 d'un serviteur Mingqi Chine Dynastie Tang (618-907)
Sculpture en terre cuite peinte d'un engobe polychrome.
Les Mingqi sont des statuettes rituelles funéraires représentant un entourage de cour devant être au service du défunt dans l'au delà
Dimensions : 21 x 3.5 x 6 cm
Excellent état
Provenance : - Collection privée Parisienne
Un certificat d'authenticité sera remis a l'acquéreur.
Les taxes et droits de douane sont inclus dans le frais de port pour les envois internationaux
Catawiki disclaimer: This object 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, 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
21 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3.5 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.
