{"product_id":"ming-dynasty-pair-of-mingqi-pottery-figurines-c-1400s-to-1600s-ce-imperial-china","title":"Ming Dynasty, Pair of Mingqi Pottery Figurines - c. 1400s to 1600s CE - Imperial China","description":"\u003cp\u003eMing dynasty ceramic mingqi figures are glazed in the traditional sancai (“three-color”) palette of amber, green, and cream, a decorative technique prized for its luminous, flowing surface. Mingqi offerings were often placed in tombs to provide the deceased with attendants and comforts in the afterlife. They often depicted servants, officials, animals, or guardians, reflecting both the worldly status of the tomb’s occupant and the spiritual importance of ensuring a prosperous existence beyond death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that sancai glazes typically contain lead. Extra care should be taken when handling sancai glazed items, including washing one's hands afterwards. Each figure is about 8.5 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Imperial China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e China, Ming Dynasty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1400s - 1600s CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54552729092380,"sku":"S-WO-SE1026-Z003-B2","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/bdc2d5af-1cd5-428f-9904-9d8db58742ce-1.jpg?v=1789077364","url":"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/ming-dynasty-pair-of-mingqi-pottery-figurines-c-1400s-to-1600s-ce-imperial-china","provider":"History Hoard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}