Rare Ming Tomb Figure with Bluish Glaze – China, 14th–17th Century - AND36
Ming tomb pottery in a rare blue color. Intact.
| Place of origin: | China |
| Material: | Pottery. |
| Height: | 40 cm. |
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| Age: | 14-17 th cent. |
Intact and exceptionally beautiful Chinese tomb figure from the Ming dynasty, crafted in ceramic and dating to the period between the 14th and 17th century.
The figure features a rare bluish glaze, giving the surface a vivid and layered appearance. This type of glaze is less commonly encountered and adds to the piece’s desirability among collectors.
Originally intended as a funerary object, such figures were placed in tombs to accompany and protect the deceased in the afterlife.
Standing 40 cm tall, the figure has a strong and impressive presence, while remaining intact and well-preserved.
A rare and characterful example of Ming ceramic art – particularly appealing to collectors who value glaze, scale, and authenticity.