Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile with Horse Figure - 37 cm
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Ancient Chinese Ming dynasty terracotta sancai-glazed roof tile with a horse rider figure, 37 × 27 cm, in excellent condition and authentic.
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Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile with Horse Rider Figure – Ming Dynasty, 14th to 17th Century AD
An impressive architectural roof tile surmounted by a finely modelled equestrian figure, produced in moulded earthenware and finished with vibrant sancai-style lead glazes in rich green, amber and dark brown tones. The composition depicts a dignified court official or noble rider mounted upon a spirited horse standing atop a semi-cylindrical roof tile, its base enriched with stylised cloud scrolls. The rider wears flowing ceremonial robes and an elaborate headdress, while the horse is rendered with expressive facial features, raised foreleg and carefully modelled tack, reflecting the lively sculptural tradition of late imperial Chinese architectural ornament.
Material: Terracotta with sancai lead glaze
Dimensions: 37 × 27 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg.
Acquired in the Netherlands at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile with Horse Rider Figure – Ming Dynasty, 14th to 17th Century AD
An impressive architectural roof tile surmounted by a finely modelled equestrian figure, produced in moulded earthenware and finished with vibrant sancai-style lead glazes in rich green, amber and dark brown tones. The composition depicts a dignified court official or noble rider mounted upon a spirited horse standing atop a semi-cylindrical roof tile, its base enriched with stylised cloud scrolls. The rider wears flowing ceremonial robes and an elaborate headdress, while the horse is rendered with expressive facial features, raised foreleg and carefully modelled tack, reflecting the lively sculptural tradition of late imperial Chinese architectural ornament.
Material: Terracotta with sancai lead glaze
Dimensions: 37 × 27 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg.
Acquired in the Netherlands at an Auction House.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
14th to 17th Century AD
Name of object
Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile with Horse Figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
37 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1940
Width
27 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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