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A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
710 - 887 EUR
741 - 926 USD
Hammer price
8 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A large sancai glazed roof-tile/decorative sculpture, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Dramatically modelled as a dragon, glazed in the sancai colours yellow, green, aubergine and white. Length 61 cm, height 45 cm.

Tail and mane and one tooth with damage. Crazing to glaze.

More information

In ancient Chinese architecture the tiles, curved roof, and dragon acroteria were all typical features of imperial and official buildings. Often the importance of a building could be understood from the way the tiles and the buildings were decorated.