Chinese Art Tiles

Chinese Blue & White Glazed Double Sided Tomb Tile " I don't read Chinese but I am sure this tile has the nicest things to say about the person it is honoring." Kelly

Glazed sculptural tiles are today considered one of the hallmarks of classical Chinese architecture. However, despite their popularity in Modern times, they were relatively scarce un...

Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368....

19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery, depicting a warrior riding a large mythical dragon serpent. Beautiful colors of y...

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...

This early 20th century breezeway tile has a simple lattice design comprised of swirling clouds around a central floral motif. A beautiful turquoise-green glaze cloaks the exterior, ...

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 Chinese Ming dynasty, circa 1368-1644 C.E. green and yellow. Glazed terracotta dragon left and right roof tiles, each composed of two pieces.

Antique Spanish tile on Chinese style table. Blue and white Spanish tiles mounted on top of Chinese style wooden table. Measures: 17.25 W x 39.5 L x 19" H.

Nice pair of solid Rosewood Chinese Chen Leung Jardiniere plant pot stands with hand signed fret work tiles Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quot...

This elegant entry table has five gracefully curved cabriole legs. The terra-cotta top has been salvaged from ancient floor tiles.

Intricate set of four framed hand painted Chinese porcelain tiles depicting scholar and student scenes. Each has matching top and bottom tiles in black. Circa early 20th Century.

A pair of Chinese pictorial porcelain tiles feature hand painted village scenes with figures, chop mark signed upper, seated in wood frames, 20th century Measures: frame 13" H x 7...

Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile. We think this dates to the late Ming dynasty. Old and beautiful. Look at all pictures and read condition report in c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1940s Chinese Export Mahjong set with Bakelite tiles and all the original counters in a wonderfully carved travel case. ...

Chinese Tang Dynasty style Sancai-glazed flat tile depicting two women in elaborate dresses playing with a dog. The piece is in good vintage condition.

Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta tile depicting a Buddhist monk in profile anoug lotus flowers. With traces of original paint.

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...

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses in a rich amber and the ri...

Qing dynasty pair of emperor horse roof tiles. Cloud leaping horses covered in wucai glaze or emperor yellow and green over porcelain terracotta. Stands included. 19th century. ...

Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society. Since ancient times, homes, government buildings, and temples in cities and rural areas alike were topped wit...

A most important Ming ridge tile fragment. Depicting a mounted Mongol Warrior Prince of the preceding Yuan Dynasty, this exceptional ceramic portrait was likely made in the kilns at...

There is a hole in the tile drilled for installation purpose and also residue on back from the breakage of the attachment to the next tile element, both of which show that the tile w...

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building roof. Look at the pictures, there ...

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...

This is a charming pair of colorful terracotta roof tiles hand painted in turquoise and sienna.

Weathered pair of Chinese dragon roof tiles hand-crafted from terracotta style pottery. Made in the Ming Dynasty style featuring a worn-off glazed finish. Great details with scales a...

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building roof. Look at the pictures, there ...

A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, China. Depicting a warrior ...

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 ...

Two similar Chinese glazed ceramic "roof tile" figures featuring warriors riding animals, mounted on later custom wooden stands, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China. The molded ...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period painted terracotta tile mounted on a Lucite base. Created during the Ming Dynasty that lasted from 1368-1644, this painted terracotta tile is mounted on...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Antiques of London A fine antique 1920s Mahjong set, complete with its original wooden storage box and the full complement of 144 tiles. Beautifully hand-crafted, each tile is ma...

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.

This handmade Chinese roof tile being very colorful is a young man riding a dragon. Hand potted and hand painted. Having a chop mark on the reverse side very well created.

This handmade and hand glazed, painted roof tile is of pottery depicting a warrior riding a large dragon Qing dynasty.

A set of three ceramic green glazed tiles recovered from a garden wall. These were used to provide a peek into a garden and to allow for airflow throughout the space. They are made i...

A pair of ex-large DECO Chinese dragon roof tiles. Both sides are finished the same. From Shi Wan Kiln in Guangzhou, China. Made by the Yuhua Ceramic Company. The colors are brigh...

Pair of antique Chinese “foo dogs” roof tiles. Rare pair of foo dog tiles in stunning green and yellow gold from the late 19th century. Size: H: 13.75" x W 11" x 6" (each, appro...

Tang Dynasty Clay Temple Tile

Beautiful hand decorated Chinese porcelain tile with minute details executed in the finest tradition.

This pair of Dragon ROOF TILES are in 2 parts each. hand leaded glaze (this is why the colors are so wonderful.....from the Shi Wan Kiln at the Yuhua Company in Guangzhou, China Duri...

A hand formed Chinese warrior roof tile mounted to a lucite base with great coloration.

Two large Chinese export porcelain tiles. Suitable for framing.

Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chines...

Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...

One of a kind pair of Chinese porcelain vases from Canton Province, in the Rose Family, or fencai, style, dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. This pair of vases ...

Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Period...

Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Period...

This near pair of wood carving presented on stand was collected from Northern Thailand, late 19th or early 20th century. Such ornaments were used originally to decorate the roof of t...

A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat, the water buffalo standing on the original carved and pierced naturalistic stands,...

This exceptional Chinese Shoushan stone carving is a fine example of Qing artistry and craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position with a playful Pixiu beast. The head ...

This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads. From the d...

A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800. The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...

Gorgeous set of four hand carved Chinese screens These were originally part of a screen or room divider and could be put back together to serve that purpose if required Good size at ...

This large and impressive Mandarin food storage box is very detailed and well-constructed. The case, made of finely carved wood, houses five different stackable storage boxes. Each b...

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. This beautiful pair of Chinese foo dogs are execute...

This pair of magnificent Chinese antique Porcelain lions/foo dogs statuary are hand made and hand carved porcelain. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland...

A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dogs or foo lions. This lovely pair of Chinese e...

18th century Chinese heavily detailed 8-panel Coromandel screen, decorated on either side, with carved open work at top and bottom of each panel, heavily gold-leafed. On the front ar...

A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...