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Ming Dynasty Pottery Equestrian Figure on Horse
Circa 14th-17th century AD
Finely detailed glazed pottery figure of an equestrian sitting on horseback. The horse assumes a standing pose with its head slightly turned, positioned on a rectangular-shaped base integrated with the animal. It features a neat mane, large eyes, and an open-mouthed expression resembling a grimace, complemented by a bridle, harness, black-painted hooves, and a tail gracefully wrapped around its hindleg. The blue glaze on the mane and bridle enhances the overall aesthetic. In the saddle sits an upright figure adorned in fine clothing. The figure with a removable head reveals detailed facial features, including narrow eyes, a prominent nose, and small lips highlighted in red. The unglazed areas are meticulously covered with pigmented colours.
Mingqi were burial goods crafted to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Such artefacts, including this finely detailed figure, symbolized protection and served as a tangible connection to earthly life in the spiritual realm.
Dimensions: 290mm x 240mm; weight 1.76kg
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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