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Chinese Roof Tiles

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile

$2,250

H 14.25 in W 14.13 in D 5.75 in

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
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Roof Tile

$2,250

H 11.75 in W 13.25 in D 4.75 in

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
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures

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

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr

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
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

$18,000 / set

H 15.25 in W 45.5 in D 3.5 in

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 Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

$38,800 / set

H 56 in W 31.5 in D 8 in

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

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Antique Chinese or Thai Roof Tiles
Pair Antique Chinese or Thai Roof Tiles

Pair Antique Chinese or Thai Roof Tiles

$2,850 / set

H 20 in W 14 in D 6.5 in

Pair Antique Chinese or Thai Roof Tiles

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a highly decorative pair of antique Chinese or Thai Roof Tiles. The tiles are glazed in a

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Cement

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Mermaid Roof Tiles, A Pair
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Mermaid Roof Tiles, A Pair

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Mermaid Roof Tiles, A Pair

$2,675 / set

H 28 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Mermaid Roof Tiles, A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps, China, circa 1900s, t This is a rare pair as they

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hokkien Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted
Chinese Hokkien Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted

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 Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand
Chinese Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand

Chinese Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking large antique Chinese fragment of a glazed ceramic roof tile in the shape of a dragon in a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile
Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile

Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile

$1,173

H 17.13 in W 10.04 in D 4.93 in

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 Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price
Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price

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 Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair
Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair

Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dog Roof Tiles, a Pair

$2,500 / set

H 23.5 in W 26 in D 8 in

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Tri Color Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Early 20th Century Chinese Tri Color Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile

Early 20th Century Chinese Tri Color 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 Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th-C. Chinese Warrior Terracotta Roof Tile Mounted On Lucite
Early 20th-C. Chinese Warrior Terracotta Roof Tile Mounted On Lucite

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 Sancai Glazed Ceramic Taoist Immortal on Rooster Roof Tile
Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Taoist Immortal on Rooster Roof Tile

Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Taoist Immortal on Rooster 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 Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th C
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th C

Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th C

$1,816Sale Price|45% Off

H 19.69 in W 0.04 in D 19.69 in

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

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's
Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile terminal, glazed in green and marigold yellow &

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20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior Figure, 19th Century

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

Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps
Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps

Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps

$2,450 / set

H 26 in W 17 in D 10 in

Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps, China, circa 1940s, the ceramic portions

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Horse

Located in Studio City, CA

Chinese art or artifacts collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade
Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Antique Chinese Export Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Chinese Export earthenware parrot roof tile that has been converted into a lamp. The

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Early 20th Century Cypriot Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Bamboo, Wood

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles
Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles

$5,300

H 14.38 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

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

Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600

Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600

$17,500

H 13 in W 6.25 in D 5.5 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

Antique China Merchant House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving, 1843
Antique China Merchant House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving, 1843

Antique China Merchant House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

: sweeping tiled roofs with curved eaves, decorative lattice panels, and ornate wooden railings. The building

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique China Consequa House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving 1843
Antique China Consequa House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving 1843

Antique China Consequa House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

, including tiled roofs with gracefully curved eaves, decorative latticework panels, carved railings, and

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Chromolithograph of Tea Harvesting and Processing in China, circa 1890
Antique Chromolithograph of Tea Harvesting and Processing in China, circa 1890

Antique Chromolithograph of Tea Harvesting and Processing in China, circa 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

features an elegant traditional Chinese building with tiled roofs, red columns, and wooden lattice windows

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

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Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tile
Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tile

Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tile

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

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
Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

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
Pair Chinese Qing Guangxu Horse Roof Tiles

Pair Chinese Qing Guangxu Horse Roof Tiles

Unavailable

H 9 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

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
Glazed Roof Tile

Glazed Roof Tile

Unavailable

H 26 in W 12 in D 8 in

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
Chinese Shiwan Ware Pottery Roof Tiles, circa 1880

Chinese Shiwan Ware Pottery Roof Tiles, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

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
Antique Chinese Wedding Bed Glazed Roof Tile, Ming Dynasty, China circa 1650

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

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.

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

A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles
A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles

A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles

Unavailable

H 23 in W 7 in D 24 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
Very rare pair of large Chinese ceramic parrots

Very rare pair of large Chinese ceramic parrots

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 24 in D 9 in

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
19th Centure Chinese Roof Tile

19th Centure Chinese Roof Tile

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H 17.5 in W 13 in D 5.5 in

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
19th c. Chinese Roof Tiles

19th c. Chinese Roof Tiles

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H 26 in W 25 in D 9 in

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
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure

Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure

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H 19.25 in W 11.25 in D 8.75 in

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
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure

Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure

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H 20.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in

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
Pair Of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles

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
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tiles on Wood Stands

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
19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair

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

19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile

19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile

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H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 2.5 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
19th Century Chinese Wucai Celestial Roof Tiles

19th Century Chinese Wucai Celestial Roof Tiles

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H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 7.75 in

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
Roof Tile Decoration

Roof Tile Decoration

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H 25 in W 13 in D 7 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tiles

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
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Qilin Creature

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Pottery

Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile
Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile

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
Qing Dynasty Pair of Emperor Horse Roof Tiles

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
Sets of One-Hundred Vintage Ceramic Roof Tiles

Sets of One-Hundred Vintage Ceramic Roof Tiles

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H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Figurine Table Lamp in the Tang Dynasty Style
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Figurine Table Lamp in the Tang Dynasty Style

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
Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles

Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles

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H 2 in W 8 in D 6 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Roof Tiles
Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Roof Tiles

Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Roof Tiles

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H 13.5 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Vintage Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Colorful Chinese Terracotta Roof Tiles
Pair of Colorful Chinese Terracotta Roof Tiles

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix

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

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile

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

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Dragon Roof Tiles
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Dragon Roof Tiles

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Figure

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China

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

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Glazed Roof Tile Figures of Warriors and Animals, 1920's, China
Two Chinese Glazed Roof Tile Figures of Warriors and Animals, 1920's, China

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues
Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware

Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish
Chinese Glazed Ceramic Pottery Guardian Ancestor Roof Tile Qing Figure on Fish

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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Group of 5 Turquoise Roof Tiles  Architectural Decor
Group of 5 Turquoise Roof Tiles  Architectural Decor

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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Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Tiles, 18th Century
Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Tiles, 18th Century

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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Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps

Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps

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Located in Wilton, CT

Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form

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Pair of Chinese Roof Tile Lamps

Pair of Chinese Roof Tile Lamps

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Chinese Roof Tiles

Chinese Roof Tiles

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H 15 in W 15 in D 6 in

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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Chinese Roof Tile
Chinese Roof Tile

Chinese Roof Tile

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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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Chinese Roof Tile on Stand

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Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ceramic Roof Tile on Iron Stand ( 1 available )

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Late 17th Century Chinese Roof Tile
Late 17th Century Chinese Roof Tile

Late 17th Century Chinese Roof Tile

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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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Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

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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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Pair of decorative tiles

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of decorative Chinese roof tiles

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A Pair of Ming Dynasty Terracotta Figurine Bookcase Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Chinese Ceramic Roof Tile

Chinese Ceramic Roof Tile

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H 18.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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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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Chinese Figural Roof Tile

Chinese Figural Roof Tile

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H 17.75 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

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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

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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, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ceramic 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.