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Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Dragon Turtle

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115200
$2,200.00
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Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tiles became ever more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City and ceremonial temples like the Heavenly Temple. The piece is signed and mounted on a presentation display stand.

A dragon turtle is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the body of a turtle with a dragon's head is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui, symbolizing courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, success, and support.

Early 20th century, circa 1910s-1920s.

In fine antique condition with age-appropriate wear.

Condition : Good

Dimensions : Height: 13 in. (33.02 cm) Width: 13 in. (33.02 cm) Depth: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Material : Ceramic

Style : Chinese

Period : Early 20th Century

Color : Multi

Dealer : G228

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Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Dragon Turtle

Chinese Early 20th C. Glazed Porcelain Roof Tile of a Warrior on a Dragon Turtle

SKU

115200

Price

$2,200.00

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican Era, glazed tiles became ever more popular for top-tier buildings, including palace halls in the Forbidden City and ceremonial temples like the Heavenly Temple. The piece is signed and mounted on a presentation display stand.

A dragon turtle is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the body of a turtle with a dragon's head is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui, symbolizing courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, success, and support.

Early 20th century, circa 1910s-1920s.

In fine antique condition with age-appropriate wear.

Condition : Good

Dimensions : Height: 13 in. (33.02 cm) Width: 13 in. (33.02 cm) Depth: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Material : Ceramic

Style : Chinese

Period : Early 20th Century

Color : Multi

Dealer : G228