Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Processional Figure maglemose Bloomsbury Publishing

Bloomsbury Publishing

Bottle has a stunning colour that varying from pale green to light seafoam green

and round matching buttons

Crafted from the solid metacarpal bone of a red deer

The vessel rests gracefully on a shallow ring base

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Processional Figure maglemose Bloomsbury PublishingMing Dynasty, c. 15001550 AD, China An absolutely captivating hollow molded glazed pottery figure, this Ming Dynasty processional attendant exemplifies the elegance and ceremonial artistry of imperial funerary tradition. The figure stands in a poised, forward facing stance upon a square base, legs slightly apart, exuding a quiet sense of presence. Dressed in traditional Ming court attire, he wears a long black cross over robe tied at the waist,