Pair of Ming Tomb Figures with Green Glaze – China, 14th–17th Century - AND54

Rare pair of Chinese tomb figures from the Ming dynasty, crafted in ceramic with a characteristic green glaze and dating from the 14th to the 17th century.

Originally created as part of funerary arrangements, such figures were placed in tombs to accompany and protect the deceased in the afterlife. They reflect the symbolic and spiritual beliefs of the period.

The green glaze remains vivid and gives the figures a distinctive visual appeal, while also highlighting the sculpted details of the ceramic forms.

Each figure measures 21 cm in height and both remain intact, enhancing their value as a cohesive pair.

A classic and culturally significant set – particularly appealing to collectors of Chinese funerary art and Ming ceramics.