Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Tomb Figure of a Ram fetishfigure The Collection

The Collection

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Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Tomb Figure of a Ram fetishfigure The CollectionMing Dynasty, c. 15001550 AD, China An exquisite sancai glazed pottery figure of a ram, an exceptional example of Ming Dynasty funerary art. This stylized sculpture stands foursquare on a rectangular plinth, its body adorned with a rich, lustrous brownish orange glaze, while its horns and tail are highlighted in deep green. The hooves are painted black, and the underside of the legs and base remain unglazed, revealing the natural pale orange hue of