Details
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 4ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 15th Century & Earlier
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Peach
- Condition Notes
- Good Age appropriate wear. Nicely weathered appearance. Please look at the various photos available. Wear consistent with age and use. … moreGood Age appropriate wear. Nicely weathered appearance. Please look at the various photos available. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. less
- Description
- A Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta dog Mingqi sculpture circa 202 BC-200 AD with traces of original pigmentation. Created in China … more A Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta dog Mingqi sculpture circa 202 BC-200 AD with traces of original pigmentation. Created in China during the Han Dynasty, this ancient terracotta sculpture showcases a dog standing in an alert position. Referred to as a Mingqi, this terracotta dog was likely a funerary object buried with the deceased. Ancient Chinese believed dogs were able to protect them from evil and help them enjoy a peaceful afterlife. Presenting a wonderful weathered patina with mineral deposits on the surface and traces of original pigmentation, this Han Dynasty terracotta dog Mingqi circa 202 BC-200 AD will make for an excellent decorative addition to any home, perhaps displayed atop a console table, commode or credenza. less
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