Ming Dynasty Pottery Male Servant Figure Circa 14th-17th century AD This hollow moulded pottery figure represents a male servant, positioned in obeisance on a two-tier pedestal base. The figure holds a large object with his left hand. Adorned with a high hat featuring a brim, the figure is attired in a long outer green robe, intricately incised to mimic folds, fastened at the waist with an ochre-glazed sash, and clad in black boots. The facial features are meticulously detailed, featuring deep-set eyes, red lips, and earlobes with perforations. Mingqi, the funerary figures, were designed to accompany the deceased into the afterlife and fulfil their needs. The most prevalent forms of mingqi represented various aspects of daily life, such as servants, musicians, soldiers, and animals. Cf. The British Museum, Museum number 1938,0524.29. Dimensions: 190mm x 50mm; weight 285g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU. 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.