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Japanese Roof Tile

" Shibori no Machi " Traditional Japanese Wood Block Print
" Shibori no Machi " Traditional Japanese Wood Block Print

" Shibori no Machi " Traditional Japanese Wood Block Print

Located in Weesp, NL

architecture features classic Japanese elements, such as tiled roofs and wooden facades with intricate

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1990s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Pair Roof Tile Lamps
Pair Roof Tile Lamps

Pair Roof Tile Lamps

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H 35.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Pair Roof Tile Lamps

Located in Essex, MA

Substantial pair of Japanese roof tiles converted to lamps. Tiles depict lohans riding roosters

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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Roof Tile Japan Clay Black Meiji with Custom Stand
Roof Tile Japan Clay Black Meiji with Custom Stand

Roof Tile Japan Clay Black Meiji with Custom Stand

Located in Monterey, CA

Large roof tile with custom stand Material: Clay Origin: Japan Age: Late Meiji period, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile
Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile

Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile

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H 15 in W 16 in D 7 in

Japanese Terracotta Roof Tile

Located in Chicago, IL

This salvaged architectural fragment features a decorative scrolling foliate motif and is mounted on a contemporary metal stand.

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Terracotta

Masuo Ojima Large Scale Sculptural Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1990s
Masuo Ojima Large Scale Sculptural Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1990s

Masuo Ojima Large Scale Sculptural Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1990s

By Masuo Ojima

Located in Cathedral City, CA

cabinet maker and his grandfather was a traditional Japanese roof tile producer, so Ojima grew up with

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1990s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Big Eared Scampering Rabbit Ornamental Tile, Usagi
Japan Big Eared Scampering Rabbit Ornamental Tile, Usagi

Japan Big Eared Scampering Rabbit Ornamental Tile, Usagi

Located in South Burlington, VT

terracotta roof tile with a hard to find rabbit motif - makes a superb garden treasure from Japan. This

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Superb Meiji Period Bronze Koro in the Form of a Dove on a Roof Tile
Superb Meiji Period Bronze Koro in the Form of a Dove on a Roof Tile

Superb Meiji Period Bronze Koro in the Form of a Dove on a Roof Tile

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A superb Meiji period bronze koro in the form of a dove on a roof tile, the bird naturalistically

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nardini Oriental Motif Table Lamp
Nardini Oriental Motif Table Lamp

Nardini Oriental Motif Table Lamp

By Nardini Studios

Located in Miami, FL

of a stylised Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice walled sides and

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

1950s Nardini Oriental Motif  Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
1950s Nardini Oriental Motif  Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

1950s Nardini Oriental Motif Mid Century Modern Table Lamp

By Nardini Studios

Located in Miami, FL

a stylized Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice walled sides and

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Era Shibi Roof Tile
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Era Shibi Roof Tile

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Era Shibi Roof Tile

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A clay fired Japanese Shibi roof tile. These decorative end tiles were often reserved for temples

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl
Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine
Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Toshogu Shrine", The vertical oban format print was made in Showa 12th year (1937). On the left margin in grey in...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Japanese 19th Century Meiji Woodblock Print By Toyohana Chikanobu
Framed Japanese 19th Century Meiji Woodblock Print By Toyohana Chikanobu

Framed Japanese 19th Century Meiji Woodblock Print By Toyohana Chikanobu

Located in London, GB

Framed Japanese 19th Century Meiji Woodblock Print By Toyohana Chikanobu Original Woodcut by Chikanobu Toyoharu.(1838 - 1912) Published in 1884 'Setsugekka' Meiji print series...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Ryōgen-in Garden Kyoto by Masao Ido
Ryōgen-in Garden Kyoto by Masao Ido

Ryōgen-in Garden Kyoto by Masao Ido

$1,736

H 23.63 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in

Ryōgen-in Garden Kyoto by Masao Ido

Located in Weesp, NL

Traditional 1986 Japanese wood block print of one of the 5 gardens of the Ryōgen-in, a sub temple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan, constructed in...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Paper

Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Stencil Print, 1985
Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Stencil Print, 1985

Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Large Limited Edition Japanese Stencil Print, 1985

By Yoshitoshi Mori

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite large and engaging fine print by famed Japanese printmaker Yoshitoshi Mori. The print portrays an ancient Samurai, one of Mori's favorite subjects, with an arrowhead in hand....

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Hokkaido 'B' 1961
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Hokkaido 'B' 1961

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Hokkaido 'B' 1961

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido 1989
Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido 1989

Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido 1989

$1,616

H 16.15 in W 20.87 in D 0.99 in

Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido 1989

Located in Weesp, NL

Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido. Traditional Japanese wood block print in great condition. The Taizō-in Garden is part of a small Zen Buddhism temple located in north western Kyoto. Si...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by S. Nozaki
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by S. Nozaki

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by S. Nozaki

Located in Weesp, NL

1960's Japanese woodblock print titled "the Garden" by Japanese asian and modern & contemporary artist Shijiro Nozaku born in 1923. The At work is signed and titled in pencil by the...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Woodblock on Paper Print by Katsuyuki Nishijima
Japanese Woodblock on Paper Print by Katsuyuki Nishijima

Japanese Woodblock on Paper Print by Katsuyuki Nishijima

Located in Weesp, NL

"Machiya in Marutamachi" Traditional Japanese wooden townhouse that functioned both a residence and busines. Beautiful Japanese woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima born in Kyoto i...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Japanese Roof Tile For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese roof tile for your home. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and bronze, every Japanese roof tile was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese roof tile, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese roof tile, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Masuo Ojima each produced at least one beautiful Japanese roof tile that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Roof Tile?

Prices for a Japanese roof tile can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $485 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,375.
Questions About Japanese Roof Tile
  • 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.