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Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Architectural Model, 16th Century

$3,800
£2,873.03
€3,352.63
CA$5,407.21
A$5,485.42
CHF 3,131.89
MX$66,419.91
NOK 36,869.95
SEK 36,747.58
DKK 25,069.97

About the Item

An unusually large Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pottery architectural model of a shrine or cabinet, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa 16th century, China. The shrine model crafted of slab pottery with nicely carved detail, and covered in a sancai (three color) glaze of blue-grey and yellow, with streaks of green. The model features realistically molded doors with carved lattice windows, as well as a buttressed roof with a ruyi head design. The structure sits on a base featuring a scrolling cloud pattern. The original objects contained in the shrine have been broken off or removed. An example of mingqi, or spirit object, this shrine would have been placed in a tomb to be used in the afterlife by the deceased.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Ming (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
  • Condition:
    Repaired: With possible minor repairs and restoration. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Very good; objects missing from interior of shrine, some glaze degradation as expected with burial and age. No major repairs or restoration noted. Possible minor repair and restoration to one corner of the roof.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1109208947153

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