Terracotta Oud-Chinees, Ming-dynastie - Groep van twaalf dierenriemfiguren - ca. 1368 -1648 n.Chr. - 19 cm

A RARE SET OF CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY ZODIAC FIGURES, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644). A complete set of twelve made from reddish pottery cold painted in various coloured pigments. Each figure wearing the robes and headgear of an official holding one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Heights 19 - 19.5cm. Circa 1500 – 1600 AD. (12)

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All look to be good condition. No signs of obvious damage. No signs of repairs. Surface wear as expected. One figures has a shallow chip to front right of hat, but not too significant.

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Purchased by the current owner on 18th may 2024 Ma San Auction House Bath who are an auction house in Bath UK specialising in the valuation and sale of Chinese antiques and works of art.


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