Description:

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An elaborate pottery throne decorated with vibrant orange, brown, and green glaze. The openwork base features an integral footrest, and the backpiece is adorned with a large flower above a tall bell. Votive pottery thrones in Ming Dynasty China served as a bridge between the living and the spirit world, enabling people to express their devotion, maintain ancestral connections, and uphold cultural and religious traditions. These thrones were tangible expressions of the complex beliefs and practices that shaped Ming Dynasty society. Size: 4.75" L x 5.2" W x 8.7" H (12.1 cm x 13.2 cm x 22.1 cm)

Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004

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#181022

  • Condition: Minor abrasions, softening to some finer details on backpiece, light fading to glaze pigment in scattered areas, and light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to glaze in most areas.

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