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Chinese Yellow Glazed Mingqi Spirit Scholar
$680
£513.38
€588.95
CA$949.24
A$1,033.64
CHF 546.85
MX$12,465.26
NOK 6,957.78
SEK 6,360.87
DKK 4,398.50
About the Item
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures were warriors, dancers, male and female figures and animals. This míngqì is of a male attendant dressed in a bright yellow gown, hands folded in front and topped by a towering coiffure or headdress. Though some of the glaze has now weathered from age, revealing the original ceramic form, the facial features are left intact with stunning detail.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CESB0431stDibs: LU820036189412
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