Decorative ornament - China - Ming-style tile
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This Chinese terracotta roof tile, dating from 1930–1940, is modelled as a leaping horse above a scroll of clouds and glazed in brown and green in Ming style.
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Typical Ming-style roof tile that was commonly placed on the roofs of important houses of the era as a sign of power and to protect the house itself, made using ancient techniques in heavy terracotta, glazed and vitreous in brown and green tones, shaped like a horse leaping over a roll of clouds on a curved base (tile).
The item is a production from the early 20th century faithful to the productions of the Ming period.
China, 20th century
The proposed lot is in excellent condition with a slight patina left by the passing time.
Dimensions in cm: H 35 L 28 P 13 and a weight of 3000 g.
Please study carefully all the images for a correct evaluation of the presented object.
After the sale it will be packaged in the best possible way and sent to destination by a forwarding agent with an insured and trackable package.
Typical Ming-style roof tile that was commonly placed on the roofs of important houses of the era as a sign of power and to protect the house itself, made using ancient techniques in heavy terracotta, glazed and vitreous in brown and green tones, shaped like a horse leaping over a roll of clouds on a curved base (tile).
The item is a production from the early 20th century faithful to the productions of the Ming period.
China, 20th century
The proposed lot is in excellent condition with a slight patina left by the passing time.
Dimensions in cm: H 35 L 28 P 13 and a weight of 3000 g.
Please study carefully all the images for a correct evaluation of the presented object.
After the sale it will be packaged in the best possible way and sent to destination by a forwarding agent with an insured and trackable package.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Ming-style tile
Material
Terracotta
Country of origin
China
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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