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Chinese Mingqi Attendant Head, Han Dynasty
$1,180
£891.94
€1,023.10
CA$1,644.97
A$1,790.68
CHF 950.49
MX$21,545.76
NOK 12,044.06
SEK 11,035.77
DKK 7,640.42
About the Item
This petite ceramic bust is the head of a Han dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) figure of a personal attendant. A type of burial figurine known as míngqì, the attendant would have been included with burial offerings to greet and accompany one's soul in the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures were warriors, dancers, male and female figures and animals.
The small bust is sculpted with a full moon face and delicate features set in a serene expression, marked with faded traces of the original polychromed finish. Set on a custom steel display mount, this celestial figure brings serenity and calm to its surroundings as a small tabletop sculpture.
Additional Dimensions:
Head: 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 4"H
Base: 3"W x 3"D
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Han (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Polychromed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:206 BC - 220 AD
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: YUN00221stDibs: LU820047694082
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