Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi

A Chinese Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty, this terracotta funeral table showcases a typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and painted miniature foods such as cakes and breads.

Called Mingqi, these kinds of terracotta models were traditionally placed in Chinese burials, especially for the wealthy, in order to assist the deceased in the afterlife, a practice that dates back to the Neolithic Period. This rare Chinese 15th or 16th century Ming terracotta funeral table will make for a great decorative item, perhaps displayed in a living room or in a dining room.