Chinese Roof Tiles
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile.
Our lovely antique Chinese glazed pottery or
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile.
Our lovely antique Chinese glazed pottery or
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Located in Forney, TX
of Chinese roof tiles, their construction, cultural significance, preservation and restoration
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
H 15.25 in W 5.75 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
- ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts.
15th/16th century or earlier, Northern China, most
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
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Earthenware, Terracotta
H 18 in W 19 in D 8 in
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands. Whimsical Chinese tile depicting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Hokkien Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Chinese Hokkien style polychrome ceramic roof tile fragment of a warrior on a dragon with
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual antique Chinese pottery roof tile depicting Guanyin riding on the back of a goose
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese elephant roof tile on lucite base, 19th Century.
19 ½ inches wide by 7 ½ inches deep by
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Antique 19th Century International Style Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 17.5 in W 17 in D 6 in
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 18th century Chinese Ming dynasty-style equestrian form glazed pottery roof tile
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery
Early 20th-C. Chinese Warrior Terracotta Roof Tile Mounted On Lucite
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Chinese warrior roof tile that has been mounted on lucite. The composition
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Lucite
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
H 19.69 in W 0.04 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles
Located in London, GB
. The work of glazed tiles is known in China as Liuli Wa, literally `roof-tile of glass`, a term dating
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Located in Studio City, CA
any Chinese art or artifacts collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Recent Sales
Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tile
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A very whimsical figure of a dancing man in robes as a Chinese glazed terracotta roof tile. He has
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile
Located in Sheffield, MA
This charming Chinese sancai-glazed pottery roof tile is in the shape of a horse sitting on its
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair Chinese Qing Guangxu Horse Roof Tiles
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming pair of Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period pottery roof tiles in the form of horses
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Glazed Roof Tile
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese Two Piece Glazed Roof Tile
" This roof tile with its fish design is a very impressive
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Shiwan Ware Pottery Roof Tiles, circa 1880
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese Shiwan Ware pottery green glazed roof tiles decorated with a lobed crest and pairs
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Wedding Bed Glazed Roof Tile, Ming Dynasty, China circa 1650
Located in Houston, TX
A green and ochre antique Chinese glazed earthenware wedding bed roof tile from the Ming dynasty in
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Antique 1650s Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles
Located in New York, NY
Of typical form.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Very rare pair of large Chinese ceramic parrots
Located in New York, NY
prominent among the antique Chinese parrots are the ceramic roof tile parrots, which were placed on the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
19th Centure Chinese Roof Tile
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century colorful Chinese roof tile.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
19th c. Chinese Roof Tiles
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enormous Decorative Dragon Roof Tiles
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man in dramatic
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man with long
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair Of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese roof tiles dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). Painted in red, green, and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tiles on Wood Stands
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a whimsical and colorful pair of Chinese roof tiles in the form of modified roosters hand
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
Located in Forney, TX
unique Asian antiques! If you're looking for Chinese roof tiles, Sancai pottery, censors, Tang tomb
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Chinese Wucai Celestial Roof Tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
According to ancient Chinese belief, roofs held a place between the mortal and spirit worlds and so
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roof Tile Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Terra Cotta roof ornaments based on plant and animal motifs are often found on 18th and 19th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles
Located in Queens, NY
and right roof tiles, each composed of two pieces.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Qilin Creature
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands. Whimsical Chinese tile depicting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Pottery
Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile
Located in Rochester, NY
Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile.
We think this dates to the late
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Qing Dynasty Pair of Emperor Horse Roof Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Qing dynasty pair of emperor horse roof tiles. Cloud leaping horses covered in wucai glaze or
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Sets of One-Hundred Vintage Ceramic Roof Tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society. Since ancient times, homes
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Dragon Turtle
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 13 in D 5 in
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Figurine Table Lamp in the Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic glazed Chinese gardian ancestor roof tile figurine table lamp in Tang dynasty style mounted
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Tang Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society. Since ancient times, homes
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Roof Tiles
Located in Astoria, NY
Matching pair of antique early 20th century Chinese roof tiles, crafted of glazed ceramic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades.
Antique
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Colorful Chinese Terracotta Roof Tiles
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming pair of colorful terracotta roof tiles hand painted in turquoise and sienna.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
A finely rendered pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1910) ceramic architectural roof tiles, glazed
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Dragon Roof Tiles
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered pair of Chinese dragon roof tiles hand-crafted from terracotta style pottery. Made in the
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
dynasty/ 19th century.
Would be a great addition to any Chinese art or artifacts collection or very eye
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional Koi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Two Chinese Glazed Roof Tile Figures of Warriors and Animals, 1920's, China
Located in Austin, TX
Two similar Chinese glazed ceramic "roof tile" figures featuring warriors riding animals, mounted
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.75 in W 14.25 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish
Located in Studio City, CA
expertise so are listing it simply as the early 20th century.
Would be a great addition to any Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Group of 5 Turquoise Roof Tiles Architectural Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Group of 5 Chinese antique roof tiles
Perfect as a decorative accent in any home, these roof
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Riding a Monkey
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey. The manufacture of glazed tiles
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Early 20th Century Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Rabbit
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a rabbit. The manufacture of glazed tiles
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 13 in D 5 in
Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Tiles, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and decorative pair of animated terracotta pottery roof tiles depicting Male figures
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles, circa 1650
Located in New York, NY
With mid-19th century ormolu mounts.
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Antique 1650s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
H 30 in W 7 in D 11 in
Pair of Chinese Roof Tile Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Asian Bird Lamps made with antique Chinese roof tiles mounted on metal plynths.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Roof Tiles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"According to Chinese belief, the roof of a building belongs to the spirit world and acts as a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Chinese Roof Tile
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese turquoise lead glazed roof tile depicting a fierce lion carrying an urn. This figure has
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Roof Tile on Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ceramic Roof Tile on Iron Stand ( 1 available )
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Antique 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Terracotta
Late 17th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Located in York, GB
work. This would have been an architectural roof tile. It has fabulous vibrant colours.
There is a
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Sarasota, FL
This handmade Chinese roof tile being very colorful is a young man riding a dragon. Hand potted and
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Pair of decorative tiles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of decorative Chinese roof tiles
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Ming Dynasty Terracotta Figurine Bookcase Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
With mounted chinese roof tiles as shades. These terracotta figurines retain their orginal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Ceramic Roof Tile
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique glazed green roof tile was placed on a roof corner as a guardian/protector. It would make
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Figural Roof Tile
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Court official holding fan, wearing deep green robe and traditional black hat.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Sarasota, FL
This handmade and hand glazed, painted roof tile is of pottery depicting a warrior riding a large
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy tail, big ears and fur.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Turquoise
A Chinese Ceramic Mermaid Roof Tile
Located in New York, NY
Seated on stylized waves with upturned serpentine tail and holding a lotus flower.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stone Roof Tile
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese architectural stone roof tile mounted on a metal stand. Each priced individually at $975
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Monkey Roof Tile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plaster monkey roof tile with original finish.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Horse Roof Tiles
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and unusual pair of 17th Century Chinese ceramic roof tiles with original striking
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ex-large DECO Chinese Dragon Roof Tiles
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of ex-large DECO Chinese dragon roof tiles. Both sides are finished the same. From Shi Wan
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900
Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware figure depicting a seated armored warrior with a striking pose circa 15th-17th century. He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, the protective guardians widely worsh...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese polychrome enameled ceramic roof ornament, early 20th century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese polychrome enameled ceramic roof ornament, early 20th century, These figurines were designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners. It is a versatile type of Chines...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
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Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
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Chinese Roof Tiles For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Chinese roof tiles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and terracotta, all Chinese roof tiles available were constructed with great care. Chinese roof tiles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Chinese Roof Tiles?
Prices for Chinese roof tiles start at $150 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,267.
Questions About Chinese Roof Tiles
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Ceramic tiles are expected to last about 100 years, which is almost double the length of a concrete tile roof lifespan. Because ceramic tiles are so durable, they increase the resale value of a house.