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What are Chinese roof tiles made of?
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Chinese 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.
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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of an early
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
