Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Mingqi - 26 cm

Sculpture of a Mingqi servant with removable head, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907) Terracotta sculpture painted with polychrome engobe. Represents a soldier wearing armor with a removable head The Mingqi are ritual funeral figurines representing members of the court who were to serve the deceased in the afterlife Dimensions: 26 x 9 x 6 cm Excellent condition Provenance: - Parisian private collection An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser. Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments

Estimate:£921.34

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