East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A mold-made pottery figure stylized and shown standing with hands together at waist and draped in lengthy, flared robe, representing a house attendant or servant. The terracotta surface is painted with pigments in hues of black, beige, with great preservation to the bright red and teal robes! This figure is known as a mingqi or "spirit utensil" created to care for a deceased individual of high status in the afterlife, and this statue was placed inside a tomb during funerals. By recreating the daily life of the emperor's court or a noble person's world with pottery servants, the deceased could transition into the afterlife with familiar possessions and companions. Size: 12.75" H (32.4 cm)
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Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Dr. Edmund Bourke collection, Yonkers, New York, USA, Collection #CH86, acquired from Flores Antiques, New York City, New York, USA
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Condition
Repaired from 4 original pieces with restoration and infill to break lines. Great remains of original pigments.