Description:

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A tall, mold-made ceramic figure of an attendant. The imposing figure wears long, draping green robes; his hands are joined in front of his stomach, hidden under voluminous and well-depicted sleeves. A flat pedestal rests on his arms, and probably once held offerings. The head is detachable, and was made separately, with its features individually detailed from a mold-made template by a skilled artisan. A mustache, high, arched eyebrows, a small mouth, and small eyes surround a large nose. Was this face carved from life? Did it represent a trusted advisor of the deceased? The figure stands on a multi-tiered, ornate pedestal. Hundreds of pottery figures like these were placed into tombs during the Ming period. These objects appeal to us because they are a window to the past, showing us the clothing styles and activities of the past. Size: 6.15" L x 6.4" W x 24" H (15.6 cm x 16.3 cm x 61 cm)

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection

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#129115

  • Condition: Head is detachable, and lower part (the projection for holding it in the neck) has been repaired / restored. Figure has been reattached to the pedestal, with some restoration of that area and overpainting along the repair, extending slightly up the sides of the robe. Excellent craquelure on glazed surface, with some losses to glaze, mostly on the back of the figure and on the top of the head.

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