Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse and Groom

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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse and Groom

An exceptional 13-inch example of Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) mingqi, this pottery … Read more Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Horse and Groom

An exceptional 13-inch example of Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) mingqi, this pottery tomb group depicts a high-ranking attendant standing beside a caparisoned horse. Adorned in a vibrant cobalt blue-glazed robe and traditional tall hat, the attendant guides a stately steed outfitted with an ornate turquoise and blue saddle blanket.

In Ming funerary tradition, horses were paramount symbols of status and wealth. This specific piece is distinguished by its rare and well-preserved traces of high-status blue, green, and black glazes—details documented on its included original specialist dealer tag. This provenance confirms its historical curation and underscores its quality as a centerpiece of 16th-century Chinese ceramic art.

Provenance
This piece is accompanied by its original specialist dealer tag, identifying it as an authentic Ming Dynasty "Horse and Groom" figure with notable traces of blue and green glaze. This documentation provides a clear history of its previous curation in a professional antique setting.

Condition
Very Good Antique Condition. The group retains an uncommonly high percentage of its original lead-glazes. Consistent with its centuries-long burial history, the piece exhibits an authentic patina, including characteristic loss of cold-painted pigments on the unglazed terracotta and minor mineral encrustations. The structural integrity of the figures and the integral rectangular plinth remains sound.

Dimensions
Height: 13"
Base: Approx. 9.5" Wx 4.75"D x 7.5”H.

Accompanied by its original specialist provenance, this masterful Ming-era sculpture offers a sophisticated and commanding presence, making it a premier acquisition for any serious collector of Asian antiquities. See less