Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tomb Figures
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1700: Item # 1357142
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1700: Item # 1357142
Please refer to our stock # 798 when inquiring.
$499.00
Authentic pair antique Ming dynasty green glazed terra-cotta tomb figure dating to circa 1368 – 1644 AD. Chinese Ming dynasty green and amber lead-glazed pottery funerary figures with separately moulded removable heads, each standing on a hexagonal waisted plinth. The attendants were typically located within the main burial chamber. They were responsible for taking care of the personal details of the life of the deceased inside the tomb. Each measuring approx 15.5 inches tall and 4.5 x 4.5 at base. Some minor restoratations and losses commensurate of age.
