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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Drummer Musician Statue - 1368 AD
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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Drummer Musician Statue - 1368 AD
Price: GB $440.00

A quality example of a Chinese Ming dynasty painted and glazed pottery figure of a drummer, dating to 1368 – 1644 AD.

The portly gentleman is shown with the hint of a smile. He wears a collared and buttoned doublet over a long green gown which reaches down to the feet. Standing on an integral plinth, he wears a tall hat with a red brim and dome and prepares to beat a drum, attached to his waist. A particularly expressive example of a Ming musician with a wonderful use of various colours, painting and glaze.

Once, thisfigure would have stood as part of a long procession of other musicians, attendants and horsemen accompanying a member of the Ming elite into the afterlife. Now that he stands alone, but still has something of a sense of jovial playfulness about him.


Height:9 3/4inches.

Condition: Excellent, unrestored and withsuperb preservation of the original pigment.

Provenance:

Acquired on the British art market, formerly with the prominent antiques dealer Mr. S. (full name can be provided to the winning buyer upon request).

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