Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta フィギュア - 21.5 cm
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Chinese Green-Glazed Pottery Court Official from the Ming Dynasty (14th–17th Century AD); a glazed earthenware figure in a cream robe and emerald overcoat with a tall ceremonial hat, holding a scroll, with dimensions H 21.5 cm x W 6.2 cm x D 5.2 cm and weight 382.8 g, provenance France from a 1940s private collection, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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中国風緑釉磁器の宮廷官吏像 – 明代 (14世紀–17世紀 AD)
明代（14世紀–17世紀 AD）の中国宮廷官吏を finely modeled with a green-glazed pottery figure. The figure stands upon a rectangular pedestal wearing a long cream-colored robe beneath a vivid emerald-green overcoat, while a tall ceremonial hat identifies him as a government official or court attendant. He carries a scroll or ceremonial tablet in one hand, an attribute associated with scholarly rank and imperial administration. The rich copper-green glaze contrasts beautifully with the unglazed buff earthenware, creating the elegant polychrome appearance characteristic of Ming funerary ceramics. Such figures were placed within elite tombs as mingqi (“spirit objects”), intended to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife while reflecting the prestige and hierarchy of the imperial court. This example displays crisp modeling, an attractive glossy glaze, and excellent overall preservation, making it a highly decorative and historically significant example of Ming funerary art.
Material: Glazed Earthenware
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm; Width 6.2 cm; Depth 5.2 cm
Weight: 382.8 g
Provenance: Acquired in France from an auction dispersing a French private collection formed during the 1940s.
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Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
中国風緑釉磁器の宮廷官吏像 – 明代 (14世紀–17世紀 AD)
明代（14世紀–17世紀 AD）の中国宮廷官吏を finely modeled with a green-glazed pottery figure. The figure stands upon a rectangular pedestal wearing a long cream-colored robe beneath a vivid emerald-green overcoat, while a tall ceremonial hat identifies him as a government official or court attendant. He carries a scroll or ceremonial tablet in one hand, an attribute associated with scholarly rank and imperial administration. The rich copper-green glaze contrasts beautifully with the unglazed buff earthenware, creating the elegant polychrome appearance characteristic of Ming funerary ceramics. Such figures were placed within elite tombs as mingqi (“spirit objects”), intended to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife while reflecting the prestige and hierarchy of the imperial court. This example displays crisp modeling, an attractive glossy glaze, and excellent overall preservation, making it a highly decorative and historically significant example of Ming funerary art.
Material: Glazed Earthenware
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm; Width 6.2 cm; Depth 5.2 cm
Weight: 382.8 g
Provenance: Acquired in France from an auction dispersing a French private collection formed during the 1940s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
時代
Before 1400
重量
382.8 g
文化
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
世紀/年代
14th to 17th Century AD
取得先
Auction house
原産国
Unknown
取得年
2026
素材
Terracotta
取得国
France
前所有者の取得先
Private collection
前所有者 - 取得年
1940
コンディション
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
前所有者 - 取得国
France
高さ
21.5 cm
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幅
6.2 cm
奥行き
5.2 cm
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