Ceramic Roof Tiles

According to ancient Chinese belief, roofs held a place between the mortal and spirit worlds and so eaves and ridges were often decorated with gods, animals, or mythical beasts. Thes...

Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man in dramatic pose, apparently in battle gear replete with foo dog head knee protectors. One fin...

Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man with long flowing beard and flowing robe decorated with dragons in a dramatic stance supported...

Pair of Chinese roof tiles dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). Painted in red, green, and yellow hues, these porcelain tiles assume the form of coiled dragons standing on rect...

Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Repu...

Ceramic glazed Chinese gardian ancestor roof tile figurine table lamp in Tang dynasty style mounted on beautifully etched brass base.

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design.

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design.

Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society.

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional Koi fish design.

The molded and glazed ceramic roof tile figures display a wonderful sense of movement and animation.

A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with rich beautifully aged patina!

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated elderly gentleman or mythical figure. From a Bel Air, California high-end art and artifacts estate. We were ...

A finely rendered pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1910) ceramic architectural roof tiles, glazed in the rich Sancai palette, skillfully modelled as a mythical Phoenix perched atop...

Matching pair of antique early 20th century Chinese roof tiles, crafted of glazed ceramic, depicting warrior characters astride phoenixes riding on the wind, mounted on ebonized wood...

On one side is a scene of two scholar-officials gathered for tea, seated within a pavilion topped by ceramic roof tiles. Surrounded by guards, attendants and guests, the pair looks o...

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated woman with flowing robes riding a mythical fish. We believe this is Qing dynasty (1644-1912) but this is not ou...

A Group of 5 Chinese antique roof tiles Perfect as a decorative accent in any home, these roof tiles brings a touch of history and culture to your space. Display it on a console tab...

With mid-19th century ormolu mounts.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a rabbit. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming dynasty and during the Qing dynasty, glazed tiles became...

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican ...

Notice the wonderful dragon foinial and fine pagoda roof detailing imitating original 19th century old ceramic roof tiles Dimensions: 16 inches tall with hanger and 8 inches squar...

Antique glazed green roof tile was placed on a roof corner as a guardian/protector. It would make an interesting lamp or accessory on a coffee table.