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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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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
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
$363 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
