Isolated frontal view of a Tang Dynasty earthenware tomb attendant figure on a neutral background.
View of the figure's side, highlighting the simplified contours of the robe and form
Rear angle displaying the flat back and unadorned surface of the molded earthenware.
Scale presentation with the tomb attendant figure adjacent to an egg.
Detailed close-up of the attendant's stylized facial features and headdress.
Three-quarter profile view showing the depth and posture of the mingqi sculpture.
Isolated frontal view of a Tang Dynasty earthenware tomb attendant figure on a neutral background.
View of the figure's side, highlighting the simplified contours of the robe and form
Rear angle displaying the flat back and unadorned surface of the molded earthenware.
Scale presentation with the tomb attendant figure adjacent to an egg.
Detailed close-up of the attendant's stylized facial features and headdress.
Three-quarter profile view showing the depth and posture of the mingqi sculpture.

Antique Chinese Mingqi Tomb Attendant Earthenware Sculpture

$875.00

Mingqi Tomb Attendant Earthenware Sculpture
Tang Dynasty (618–906 AD)
Molded earthenware

This molded earthenware sculpture is a mingqi (明器), or “spirit object,” a tomb attendant figure created for burial attributed to the Tang Dynasty. Such figures were interred within tombs to serve, accompany, and protect the deceased in the afterlife.

In used condition. Please refer to the photos for details.

Dimensions:
Height: 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.75 in)
Depth: 6.4 cm (2.5 in)

Mingqi Tomb Attendant Earthenware Sculpture
Tang Dynasty (618–906 AD)
Molded earthenware

This molded earthenware sculpture is a mingqi (明器), or “spirit object,” a tomb attendant figure created for burial attributed to the Tang Dynasty. Such figures were interred within tombs to serve, accompany, and protect the deceased in the afterlife.

In used condition. Please refer to the photos for details.

Dimensions:
Height: 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.75 in)
Depth: 6.4 cm (2.5 in)