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.
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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.
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