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Ming Ridge Tile. Mounted Mongol Warrior. browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Stoneware: Pre 1700: item # 944353 Please refer to our stock # 2600 when inquiring.
Raymond Agler Fine Arts 16 Pleasant Street Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 978-281-5048 Guest Book Price on request |
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| A most important Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) ridge tile depicting a mounted Mongol warrior prince. The exceptionally fine and detailed modelling of the bearded figure, costume, horse and riding gear place this example at the pinnacle of this genre of Ming ceramic art. Predominant glazes are yellow and green with touches of black. Maximum length is appx. 16 inches, height is 13 inches. Possibly from the kilns at Tz'u Chou, where many of the tiles for the Imperial Palace were made (see A.W.R. Thiel, "Chinese Pottery and Stoneware, 1953, pp. 81-88). The specificity of the costume and accoutrements would seem to indicate that this is an individual portrait rather than a stock decorative element. PROVENANCE: Acquired some 35 years ago from the personal collection of Philip Hofer (1888-1984), whose generosity to the Harvard University museums is legendary. Condition: Beyond the obvious damage to the rear legs and base, there are various other imperfections which we have attempted to accurately photograph. | ||
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