Ancient Chinese, Northern Wei Terracotta Mingqi armored cavalry soldier - 32 cm
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Estimate € 2,300 - € 2,800
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a Mingqi cavalryman from North Wei to the Sui dynasty (6th century CE)
Terracotta sculpture painted with a white and gray engobe
Represents a soldier in plate armor mounted on a horse
The Mingqi are funerary ritual statuettes representing a court entourage to be in the service or protection of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 32 x 20 x 9 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Private French collection
A certificate of authenticity will be given to the purchaser.
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 a TL test, pigment analysis or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a Mingqi cavalryman from North Wei to the Sui dynasty (6th century CE)
Terracotta sculpture painted with a white and gray engobe
Represents a soldier in plate armor mounted on a horse
The Mingqi are funerary ritual statuettes representing a court entourage to be in the service or protection of the deceased in the afterlife
Dimensions: 32 x 20 x 9 cm
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Private French collection
A certificate of authenticity will be given to the purchaser.
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 a TL test, pigment analysis or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Northern Wei
Century/timeframe
Northern Wei to Sui Dynasty (6th century CE)
Name of object
Mingqi armored cavalry soldier
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
20 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
9 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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