Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 17 cm

Sculpture of a Mingqi servant from Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907). Painted terracotta sculpture with a red engobe. Mingqi are funerary ritual figurines representing a court entourage that were to serve the deceased in the afterlife. Dimensions: 17 x 5 x 5 cm Customs duties are included in the delivery for international shipments. The packaging will be very carefully prepared, custom-made, and reinforced with insurance. Provenance: from a French private collection. An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL dating, lapidary tests, pigment analysis, or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.

Estimate:$784.31

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