Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 10 cm
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Pair of Tang Dynasty Mingqi funerary terracotta sculptures, depicting two court dancers seated, dimensions 10 x 7 x 7 cm, in reasonable condition.
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Description from the seller
Pair of Mingqi sculptures from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted terracotta sculptures with a white and red slip.
Depict two court dancers in dresses seated.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage that was to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 7 cm
Restoration at the head.
Customs taxes are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be carefully tailored and secured with confidence.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.
Pair of Mingqi sculptures from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Painted terracotta sculptures with a white and red slip.
Depict two court dancers in dresses seated.
Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing a court entourage that was to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 7 cm
Restoration at the head.
Customs taxes are included in the delivery for international shipments.
The packaging will be carefully tailored and secured with confidence.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify 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
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
7 cm
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