Ming Dynasty Sancai-Glazed Miniature Offering Vases betelbox The Asante people (also Ashanti)

The Asante people (also Ashanti)

The power of any nkisi resides in its bishimba

Intricate facial markings

especially gauze

or personal belongings

Ming Dynasty Sancai-Glazed Miniature Offering Vases betelbox The Asante people (also Ashanti)Ming Dynasty, c. 15501644 AD, China A superb matched pair of miniature sancai glazed vases, crafted as mingqispirit objectsto accompany the deceased into the afterlife. Each vase is finely modeled with a waisted neck rising to a foliate shaped rim adorned with five small pellets, flanked by double ring handles, and a compact inverted pear shaped body set on a tall conical foot. The rich amber and green sancai glaze stops just above the unglazed base,