Chinese Roof Tiles

Pair of Chinese Shiwan Ware pottery green glazed roof tiles decorated with a lobed crest and pairs of C-scrolls.

A green and ochre antique Chinese glazed earthenware wedding bed roof tile from the Ming dynasty in China circa 1368-1644.

A circa 18th century Chinese Ming dynasty-style equestrian form glazed pottery roof tile.

Of typical form.

The most prominent among the antique Chinese parrots are the ceramic roof tile parrots, which were placed on the edges of rooftops of homes and buildings, either public or private.

19th century colorful Chinese roof tile.

Enormous Decorative Dragon Roof Tiles

Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery.

Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery.

Pair of Chinese roof tiles dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE).

This is a whimsical and colorful pair of Chinese roof tiles in the form of modified roosters hand-painted in aqua and amber colors and glazed, situated on rosewood stands, circa 20th...

If you're looking for Chinese roof tiles, Sancai pottery, censors, Tang tomb figure attendants, foo dog temple guardians, religious statues, or impressive architectural elements, be ...

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.

These Celestial Roof Tiles depict an animated fish, a dragon and a phoenix-all guardians who protect and attract good fortune.

Black Terra Cotta roof ornaments based on plant and animal motifs are often found on 18th and 19th century northern Chinese houses. These houses are frequently demolished to make way...

Glazed terracotta dragon left and right roof tiles, each composed of two pieces.

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands.

Striking large antique Chinese fragment of a glazed ceramic roof tile in the shape of a dragon in a beautiful shade of green.

Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile.

The work of glazed tiles is known in China as Liuli Wa, literally `roof-tile of glass`, a term dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

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.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle.

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

The composition features an enclosed structure populated with miniature poultry and domestic animals, reflecting the agricultural foundations of early imperial Chinese society. The t...

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

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

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

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands.

Chinese architecture and art became more ornate and vibrant and roof tiles started to extend beyond temples to government buildings, and the most prominent and wealthy elite class.

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

Weathered pair of Chinese dragon roof tiles hand-crafted from terracotta style pottery.

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 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.

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

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

A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with rich beautifully aged patina! Dating to the 19th century, Northern China, wonderfull...

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.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a rabbit.

A beautiful and decorative pair of animated terracotta pottery roof tiles depicting Male figures riding roosters.

With mid-19th century ormolu mounts.

Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form of Bodhisattvas mounted on elephant and horseback and decorated in three color sanc...

Pair of Asian Bird Lamps made with antique Chinese roof tiles mounted on metal plynths.

"According to Chinese belief, the roof of a building belongs to the spirit world and acts as a landing platform by the aid of which spirits can descend to and ascend from our world o...

Chinese turquoise lead glazed roof tile depicting a fierce lion carrying an urn.

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

This would have been an architectural roof tile. It has fabulous vibrant colours. There is a break with a piece missing in one corner, fortunately this can be placed at the back so ...

This handmade Chinese roof tile being very colorful is a young man riding a dragon.

Pair of decorative Chinese roof tiles

With mounted chinese roof tiles as shades. These terracotta figurines retain their orginal polychrome paint.

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.

Court official holding fan, wearing deep green robe and traditional black hat.

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

A fine pair of Chinese ceramic sculptures from the Qing dynasty, dating to around 1880. These figures are richly detailed and hand-painted in a striking palette of green, blue, white...

A striking pair of vintage hand carved stone Foo Dogs, also known as Guardian Lions, featuring exceptional hand carved detail throughout the flowing manes, expressive faces, and deco...

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

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...

A pair of magnificent stone foo dogs, meticulously hand-carved from solid stone. Their muscular forms, wide eyes, and open mouths while adorable convey a sense of strength and vigila...

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina with a bleached finish. Original...

A fine hand carved polychrome wooden seated Chinese ancestral figure sculpture, dating to the 19th century, with deep back cutouts, some paint losses, shrinkage cracks, edge losses, ...

A finely modeled Chinese porcelain figure of the Chinese God of Longevity, Shouxing, Republic Period, early 20th century, China. The God of Longevity, called Shouxing or Shoulao, sta...

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...

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...

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...

A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb. Hand crafted, exceptional quality, deep rich poly...

Chinese polychrome enameled ceramic roof ornament, early 20th century, These figurines were designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners. It is a versatile type of Chines...