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THBChinese Ming Glazed Pottery Horse w/ Groom Figure
Lot 113
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
May 18, 2023
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A mold-formed pottery horse and an attending groom figure standing upon an integral rectangular plinth, both glazed in Sancai hues of amber yellow, brown, and green. The word Sancai means "three colors," and is achieved by different oxides mixed with varnishes then fired at low-temperature. The horse is saddled, and the groom may have been holding a lead at one time - patiently waiting for a rider to mount the horse. Tomb attendants like these are part of a class of artifacts called mingqi - sometimes known as "spirit utensils" or "vessels for ghosts." They became popular in the Han Dynasty and would persist for several centuries. Alongside steeds and servants, were musicians, athletes, warriors, and structures. Even though they were often mass produced, mingqi often show a high level of detail and naturalism. These were designed to assist the po, the part of the soul of the deceased that remained underground with the body while the hun, the other part of the soul, ascended. Size: 8" L x 3.3" W x 7.25" H (20.3 cm x 8.4 cm x 18.4 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Roy Louis Byrnes (1924-2019) collection
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#178128Chips and nicks to surfaces and age commensurate wear and abrasions. Restoration to outstretched arm on groom using new material and glaze - repair is excellent and nearly indiscernible. Overall great condition.Condition
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