Description: A Chinese Sancai-Glazed Attendant, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368-1644 AD, Green and yellow straw glazed terracotta standing figure, each on a hexagonal, integral, pedestal base. Clad in a ankle-length garments with wide sleeves, one hand held to their chests. Articulated head is painted white, with traces of red and black. Known as one of the most influential ruling dynasties of China; for 276 years the Ming Dynasty focused on not only government and social stability but most importantly their religious practices. Attendants such as this example, were placed on tombs of aristocrats to provide comfort and gifts for the afterlife.
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