Details
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- 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, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Good Age appropriate wear. Please look at the various photos available. Wear consistent with age and use. Good Age appropriate wear. Please look at the various photos available. Wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
- An ancient Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta sheep Mingqi circa 202 BC-200 AD. Created in China during the prestigious Han Dynasty, … more An ancient Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta sheep Mingqi circa 202 BC-200 AD. Created in China during the prestigious Han Dynasty, this ancient terracotta sculpture features a sheep standing in an alert position. Referred to as a Mingqi, this terracotta sheep was likely a funerary object buried with the deceased to secure an enjoyable afterlife. Presenting a wonderful weathered patina with mineral deposits on the surface, this Han Dynasty terracotta sheep Mingqi will make for an excellent decorative addition to any shelf or tabletop. less
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