Asian art China: Pair of Ming Dynasty pottery horsemen, 1368-1644 AD

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A pair of matching high Quality Chinese Tomb Pottery figures of mounted military horsemen, dating to the Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

Finely detailed warriors on horsebacks, one is holding a bow, the other a drawn sword. Fully equipped with detailed armor in Sancai green and orange glaze. Other details in white, black and red pigment. A pair of high quality figures from around the Middle Ming period, ca. 1500-1550 AD.

The figures are guaranteed authentic and comes with our COA.

Size: ca. 31-32 cm. high and 26 cm. wide.

Condition: Good Very fine and intact with nice patinas.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

About Ming Tomb figures: Tomb figures, also known as mingqi, were funerary objects placed in tombs during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. These figures were made of clay, wood, or bronze, and were intended to provide the deceased with companionship, entertainment, and protection in the afterlife.

They included statues of people, animals, and mythical creatures, as well as models of houses, furniture, and other objects. These figures were typically painted or glazed, and were often buried with the deceased in their tombs.

The production of mingqi was a significant industry during the Ming Dynasty, and many skilled artisans were employed to create these objects.

The number of tomb figures, or mingqi, placed in a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) tomb varied depending on the wealth and status of the individual being buried. Elite tombs, such as those of emperors and high-ranking officials, could have hundreds or even thousands of mingqi, while the tombs of commoners might have only a few.

The quantity of mingqi in a tomb also varied depending on the time period and location. For example, tombs from the early Ming period (1368-1425) were typically larger and contained more mingqi than those from the late Ming period (1550-1644) which were smaller. Additionally, tombs from the southern regions of China tended to have more mingqi than those from the north.

In general, it is believed that the purpose of the mingqi was not only to provide the deceased with companionship, entertainment, and protection in the afterlife, but also to demonstrate the wealth and status of the individual during their lifetime.

The size of Ming Dynasty tomb figures, or mingqi, varied depending on the type of object and the wealth and status of the individual for whom it was made. Some of the largest mingqi were statues of people and animals, which were typically several feet tall.

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