A green and yellow glazed roof tile figure of a fish, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
A green and yellow glazed roof tile figure of a fish, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
A fish standing on its head. Height 33 cm. Lenght 21 cm.
Restored, loss of glaze. Chips.
Literature
A row of mythical animal figures was placed on the tails of the ridges at the four corners. These ridge beasts were called 'crouching beasts' in Chinese and most of them were from Chinese fairy tales.
They not only played a decorative role, but also highlighted Chinese beliefs. Ancient Chinese people believed that these mythical ridg
The size and number of ridge beasts symbolized the rank and luxuriousness of the building. As the grade of a building reduced, the ridge beasts decreased accordingly.
Others have also viewed
5d 23h
A blue and white dish, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
2d
Roasting dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong, 1736-95.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
5d
Two famille rose bowls and a soap dish, late Qing dynasty and 20th century.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
5d 21h
A porcelain bowl, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong, 1736-95.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
2d 20h
A group of three Chinese blue and white porcelain serving dishes and five dessert plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong(1736-95.
No bids
Estimate 3 000 SEK
1d
A Chinese porcelain mug and two mugs with covers, Qing dynasty, 18-19th century.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
2d
A celadon ground blue and white vase, 20th century.
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK
2d
A matched set of four blue and white dinner plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).
No bids
Estimate 2 500 SEK