Chinese, Ming Dynasty — Model of a storage chest — 14th Century - 17th Century A.D

Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 14th Century - 17th Century A.D, Terracotta, Glazed, 125 mm x 145 mm Condition: Good condition. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
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Detailed Description

Item: Model of a storage chest.

Culture: Chinese, Ming Dynasty.

Dating: 14th Century - 17th Century A.D.

Material: Terracotta, Glazed.

Dimensions: 125 mm x 145 mm.

Analysis & expertise

Record prepared for Antikarts from the photographs and technical information provided by the source.

Attributions and measurements are retained as cataloguing markers, without over-interpretation.

This entry is preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference (no price displayed).

Characteristics

Item: Model of a storage chest

Material: Terracotta, Glazed

Culture: Chinese, Ming Dynasty

Period: 14th Century - 17th Century A.D

Dimensions: 125 mm x 145 mm

Condition: Good condition

Historical context

Chinese dynasties of Late Antiquity and the early medieval period showcase refined craftsmanship, often connected to elite life, ritual contexts and cultural exchanges.

Attribution: Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Dating indicated: 14th Century - 17th Century A.D.

Cultural value

Preserved as a comparison anchor within the Antikarts corpus.

Primary value lies in typology, stated dating and the associated traceability trail.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance (summary): Ex English private collection D.M, acquired between 1980 - 1985, previously from Hong Kong art market.

Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference.

Archived source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/chinese-model-of-a-storage-chest/.

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Material, chronological and cultural record for the object

Reference YA-6509
Period
Chinese, Ming Dynasty
Date
14th Century - 17th Century A.D
Diameter
125 mm x 145 mm
Other References
YA-6509
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Ex English private collection D.M, acquired between 1980 - 1985, previously from Hong Kong art market