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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

$413Sale Price|37% Off

H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in

Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Taoist Immortal on Rooster Roof Tile

Located in Pomona, CA

-colored Sancai roof tile is attributed to the early Qing era (1644-1911). It depicts a Taoist immortal

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

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

$1,166

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

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

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Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile
Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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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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

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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 Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

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H 12.5 in W 15 in D 5 in

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

Located in Sarasota, FL

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile

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H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 4 in

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

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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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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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 Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

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Antique Chinese Carved Wood Lattice Screen Panels Set of Five
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Lattice Screen Panels Set of Five

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Lattice Screen Panels Set of Five

$11,000 / set

H 79 in W 21.75 in D 1.75 in

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Lattice Screen Panels Set of Five

Located in Somis, CA

This exquisite set of five antique Chinese wooden screens is crafted in a beautiful natural wood finish and showcases remarkable traditional artistry. Each tall panel features a fine...

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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

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Rattan, Elm

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...

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Jade

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,745Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

$3,186

H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Located in Kastrup, DK

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...

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Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

$25,000

H 94.49 in W 96.46 in D 75.2 in

Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

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Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

$27,500 / set

H 21 in W 24 in D 14 in

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Savannah, GA

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

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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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Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This is a m...

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Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Elm

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