Ming Dynasty Pottery Female Servant Figure Circa 14th-17th century AD This pottery figure portrays a female attendant standing on an integral two-stepped base, clad in a heavy and voluminous robe with distinctive glazing. The attendant holds an ochre-glazed kettle in her left hand, showcasing her role in domestic activities or ceremonies. The detailed facial features and elaborate hairstyle reflect the artistic sophistication of Ming Dynasty ceramics. Mingqi, "spirit objects" are small terracotta statues usually depicting court ladies, servants, dancers, and musicians - both men and women, but also horses, other domestic animals, mystical beasts and miniature architectural models of houses, farms, granaries. These items were buried together with deceased people in graves to serve them in the afterlife. Dimensions: 170mm x 60mm; Weight: 254g 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 and patina. No further tests, such as, a TL test, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.