Ancient Chinese

Funerary model of a quanyi chair in glazed terracotta China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Interesting miniature model of a Chinese horseshoe-backed chair, made in terracotta and preserving significant remnants of glaze in green and turquoise tones. The structure reproduces on a small scale one of the most recognizable designs in Chinese furniture: the wraparound-back quanyi chair, characterized by its wide curved back that continues to form the arms, raised on a frame of straight legs and crossbars. During the Ming Dynasty, such ceramic reproductions were part of mingqi, funerary objects intended to accompany the deceased and symbolically reproduce in the tomb elements of their daily life, rank and domestic surroundings. The piece is especially attractive due to the partial preservation of its green/turquoise glaze, visible mainly on the front, legs, crossbars and upper elements, contrasting with the exposed terracotta areas and the archaeological surface. It presents a marked patina of age, deposits, abrasions and glaze losses. Breaks, ancient joints, consolidations and restorations are also visible, especially in the backrest and arm supports, which should be considered part of the current conservation state of the work. Dimensions 22.5 × 15 × 13.5 cm approx. Material Terracotta partially glazed. Dating China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Condition General wear, glaze losses, deposits and surface concretions. Breaks and ancient restorations visible, mainly in the backrest and arms. See photographs for a full appreciation of the condition. Interest An evocative example of miniature Chinese funerary furniture, particularly attractive for reproducing a design closely associated with Ming classic furniture and for preserving part of its original glazed decoration. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

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