Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Attendants - Ming Dynasty Style Pair

Description

View Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Attendants - Ming Dynasty Style Pair with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Glaze: Features a high-gloss lead glaze in traditional Sancai tones. Antique Condition: Shows authentic signs of age, including natural glaze crazing and minor surface wear consistent with historical earthenware. For your consideration is a striking pair of Chinese Sancai-glazed pottery figures, traditionally identified as tomb attendants (Mingqi) or decorative roof tiles. These figures are modeled in the classic "three-color" (Sancai) glaze palette of emerald green, amber yellow, and deep brown, characteristic of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) style. Design: Each figure stands on a raised plinth, wearing long, flowing robes with wide sleeves. One figure appears to be a scholar or civil official, while the other represents a court attendant. Glaze: Features a high-gloss lead glaze in traditional Sancai tones. The faces and hands are left unglazed or lightly pigmented, showcasing the fine detail in the expressions. Historical Context: Figures like these were historically used as "spiritual objects" to accompany the deceased in the afterlife or as protective guardians on temple roofs. PROVENANCE: These pieces are originating from the estate of Mark Hellinger and Gladys Glad, adding a layer of unique Hollywood history to their collectible value. Antique Condition: Shows authentic signs of age, including natural glaze crazing and minor surface wear consistent with historical earthenware. Staff is broken. Brown: Measurements: 13.25" tall Base measures: 4.5" x 3.875" x 2" Green: Measurements: 13" tall Base measures: 4.375" x 4" x 2" Please look at photos carefully for condition and specifications. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. INSURED SHIPPING. . Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Figurines & Statues.

Primary Material

Clay

Color

Brown & Green

Chinese Dynasty

Ming (1368-1644)

Theme

Spiritual Figure

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Height

13in. (33cm)

Features

Handcarved, Handpainted

Region of Origin

China

Country of Origin

China