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Beautifully glazed in warm shades of ochre, green and black-purple, typical of the famous three-colour palette of the Ming period.<\/p>\n<p>The figures originally stood on temple roofs or grave architecture and served as spiritual watchmen and attendants for the deceased. Despite some signs of age and light restoration, the original glazes have remained beautifully intact, with a soft sheen that attests to their centuries of history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nSancai (\u201cthree colours\u201d) glazing was considered a luxurious technique in Tang and Ming times. These servants symbolise loyalty, honour and spiritual protection. This duo is from the renowned collection of <strong>J.W.N. van Achterbergh<\/strong>, one of the Netherlands' leading collectors of Chinese ceramics and tribal art, which significantly increases its collector's value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight approx. 29-30 cm<br \/>\nWidth approx. 11 cm<br \/>\nDepth approx. 9 cm<br \/>\nCondition: signs of age, minor chips and repairs as usual for Ming ceramics.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prachtig paar Chinese Sancai-geglazuurde dakbeeldjes uit de Ming-dynastie (1368\u20131644), elk in de vorm van een staande dienaar: de \u00e9\u00e9n met een dier in de armen, de ander met een offerschaal met tabletten. Fraai geglazuurd in warme oker-, groen- en zwartpaarse tinten, kenmerkend voor het beroemde driekleurenpalet van de Ming-periode. 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