Large Chinese Ming Figures of Dignitaries
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A pair of substantial wooden statues of dignitaries, one shown seated with arms raised and hands clasped holding a tablet (now missing); the second figure seated with hands resting on the hips; both dressed in layered official's robes, long sleeved mantle, the long undergarment of the first dignitary secured with sashes, the long robe of the second dignitary girdled; the faces with strong features but serene expressions, typical long moustache and side hair, the eyes lowered in a solemn gaze below arched eyebrows, flanked by pendulous ears and hair pulled up and held under a beaded official's panelled fu dou hat; heavily booted feet; extensive remains of painted pigmentation. See Dusenbury, M.M., Flowers, dragons and pine trees, Asian textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art, Manchester, 2004, pp.100ff, for the costumes. 27.3 kg total, 76cm each (30"). Brian Page Antiques, Brighton, UK. Collection of an American lady living in London. Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice dated 30 November 1999. In comparison to Tang Dynasty dress, that of the Ming Dynasty was very different. The upper part gradually became longer, while the lower part became shorter. In addition, the round collar became popular. The long court dress was chao-fu like with a fitted bodice, fastening on the right side, and flared skirt. They are attested in great numbers in tombs of members of the Ming Imperial family and government officers. [2]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A pair of substantial wooden statues of dignitaries, one shown seated with arms raised and hands clasped holding a tablet (now missing); the second figure seated with hands resting on the hips; both dressed in layered official's robes, long sleeved mantle, the long undergarment of the first dignitary secured with sashes, the long robe of the second dignitary girdled; the faces with strong features but serene expressions, typical long moustache and side hair, the eyes lowered in a solemn gaze below arched eyebrows, flanked by pendulous ears and hair pulled up and held under a beaded official's panelled fu dou hat; heavily booted feet; extensive remains of painted pigmentation. See Dusenbury, M.M., Flowers, dragons and pine trees, Asian textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art, Manchester, 2004, pp.100ff, for the costumes. 27.3 kg total, 76cm each (30"). Brian Page Antiques, Brighton, UK. Collection of an American lady living in London. Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice dated 30 November 1999. In comparison to Tang Dynasty dress, that of the Ming Dynasty was very different. The upper part gradually became longer, while the lower part became shorter. In addition, the round collar became popular. The long court dress was chao-fu like with a fitted bodice, fastening on the right side, and flared skirt. They are attested in great numbers in tombs of members of the Ming Imperial family and government officers. [2]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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