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

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles

Located in London, GB

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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

Located in Chicago, IL

This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home.

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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-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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

A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts. 15th/16th century or earlier, North...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

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

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

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Pair of Ming Dynasty Glazed Dragon Temple Tiles
Pair of Ming Dynasty Glazed Dragon Temple Tiles

Pair of Ming Dynasty Glazed Dragon Temple Tiles

Unavailable

H 48 in W 32 in D 10 in

Pair of Ming Dynasty Glazed Dragon Temple Tiles

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

When we imagine the entire edifice covered with such tiles, from the walls to the roof, the glory of Ming Dynasty China becomes apparent.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles  1368AD
Pair Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles  1368AD

Pair Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles 1368AD

Located in Louisville, KY

Pair of Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles (1368-1644); in high relief and decorated with flora, fauna, and dragons.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Pottery

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

Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon
Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon

Pair of Ming Glazed Terracotta Temple Wall Tiles Depicting a Dragon

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This pair of glazed terracotta tiles would have been one of the centrepieces in the decorative scheme of a Ming Dynasty temple.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

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 China circa 1368-1644.

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Antique 1650s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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 Ming dynasty, circa 1368-1644 C.E. green and yellow.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Ridge Tile Fragment of Mongol Warrior Prince
Ming Ridge Tile Fragment of Mongol Warrior Prince

Ming Ridge Tile Fragment of Mongol Warrior Prince

Located in Milford, NH

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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 Ming dynasty.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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

Made in the Ming Dynasty style featuring a worn-off glazed finish.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Painted Terracotta Tile Mounted on Lucite Base
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Painted Terracotta Tile Mounted on Lucite Base

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Painted Terracotta Tile Mounted on Lucite Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period painted terracotta tile mounted on a Lucite base.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Yuan or Ming Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider Wall Tile
Yuan or Ming Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider Wall Tile

Yuan or Ming Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider Wall Tile

Located in Dallas, TX

Yuan or Ming dynasty pottery horse and rider wall tile Northern china, circa 1368-1644 CE Decorative terracotta roof and wall tiles remain to this day a central part of Chinese sp...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

In the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty, glazed tiles became ever more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City, and ceremonial temples (for example ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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 horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, China.

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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

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

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Wilton, CT

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

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 tiles brings a touch of history and culture to your space. Display it on a console tab...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ming Turquoise Glazed Temple Dragons from the 15th or 16th Century
Pair of Ming Turquoise Glazed Temple Dragons from the 15th or 16th Century

Pair of Ming Turquoise Glazed Temple Dragons from the 15th or 16th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

The tiles feature unglazed and perforated sides, showing that the tiles were meant to be placed within a wall.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Ming Ceramic, Custom Glass Coffee Table, circa 1955
Rare Antique Ming Ceramic, Custom Glass Coffee Table, circa 1955

Rare Antique Ming Ceramic, Custom Glass Coffee Table, circa 1955

By Gladys Belzer

Located in Camden, ME

Very unusual custom designed glass top coffee table for Loretta Young's 1955 Beverley Hills estate most likely created by her mother, Gladys Belzer a well-known Los Angeles interior ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

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

Chinese archaeologists have discovered many kilns established under the early Ming (1368-98). A glazed-tile manufactory near Nanjing employed over 1,700 skilled artisans.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion
Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

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H 22.75 in W 22 in D 12 in

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderfully expressive large foo lion, green glazed body with applied decoration in black and yellow

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

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H 17.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy tail, big ears and fur.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Turquoise

Chinese Ming Style  Altar Table Tile
Chinese Ming Style  Altar Table Tile

Chinese Ming Style Altar Table Tile

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H 10 in W 27 in D 8 in

Chinese Ming Style Altar Table Tile

Located in New York, NY

Ming Style, Chinese

Category

20th Century Chinese Tables

Temple Tile
Temple Tile

Temple Tile

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H 17 in W 13.5 in D 8 in

Temple Tile

Located in East Hampton, NY

Ming relief temple tile on plexiglass stand

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles

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H 13.75 in W 11 in D 6 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles

Located in Dallas, TX

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Ming Ceramics

Materials

Clay

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 Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chines...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework
Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework

Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework

$11,000 / set

H 79 in W 21.75 in D 1.75 in

Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework

Located in Somis, CA

In excellent condition, this exquisite set of five antique Chinese wooden screens is crafted in a beautiful natural wood finish and showcases remarkable traditional artistry. Each ta...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa 1960's, China. The jars of baluster form and painted in bold and bright famille vert...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a paw on a ball, the other on an upside down baby foo lion. Overall fine time worn sur...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse, TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer
Magnificent Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse, TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer

Magnificent Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse, TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Magnificent Prancing Horse in Orange Terracotta with Traces of Yellow Painting. With its Anterior right Leg raised. TL Test by ASA Francine Maurer Laboratory. It was during the "gol...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases

Located in London, GB

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 32cm The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication. The horse portrayed standing foursquare, head down and relaxe...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

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 metal spear, nicely mounted to a custom solid acrylic stand. Probably dates to the ea...

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases
Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

$7,500 / set

H 24.5 in Dm 10 in

Stunning Pair of Famille Rose China Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion handles, horizontally double mount facing lizards on front and back, floral and figural b...

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition. They are wearing traditional Daopao robes in green and black garments wit...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

$22,800

H 90 in W 85 in D 50 in

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

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 Qing-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 18th century, the sculptur...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider
19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider

19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 115 1/2"H x 19 1/2"W x 2"D each All together: 97 in W Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1850 Material: Elm wood Condition: Original finished, very good condition. hand made, hand ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

$63,700Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainla...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Ceramic

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Ming Tile For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ming tile for your home. Each ming tile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and pottery. There are many kinds of the ming tile you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ming tile bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ming Tile?

The average selling price for a ming tile at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.