$700

China Hughlin Imports Collection
24" tall

CERAMIC MODEL OF A SEDAN CHAIR

In ancient China the afterlife was conceived as a continuation of life on earth. To provide for the needs of the afterlife, a variety of mortuary objects were buried with the person to enjoy wealth and happiness in the next existence. As the traditional vehicle for transportation in China this sedan chair (jiao) was supposed to provide for comfortable travels in the afterlife.

24" tall 18" wide 12" deep
molded ceramic with a green/black glaze

China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

SEDANCHAIR

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