Magnificent Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Court Figures with Provenance

Extremely large and magnificent pair of Ming Dynasty…
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Extremely large and magnificent pair of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) Sancai glazed court figures, depicted standing with headdress and wearing flowing robes, one with hands together holding a vessel, the other depicted holding a fan, raised on pedestal bases, in rich tones of green and yellow, with University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence authenticity report, a/f, height 122 cm and 125 cm (2). Provenance: The private collection of Huang Yu-Li (Curator at National Taiwan Museum in Taipei), then private collection, Sydney

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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