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Chinese Male Mingqi Spirit Attendant
$480
£357.08
€418.65
CA$671.34
A$749.57
CHF 393.29
MX$9,251.04
NOK 4,943.74
SEK 4,625.74
DKK 3,123.20
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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 long gown, hands folded in front and topped by a towering coiffure or headdress. The sculpture is coated with a pale glaze and has now weathered from age, revealing the original ceramic form.
The figure’s head has broken off and has been re-adhered.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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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: CESB0421stDibs: LU820036391662
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