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Sancai Roof Tile

Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Taoist Immortal on Rooster Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
-colored Sancai roof tile is attributed to the early Qing era (1644-1911). It depicts a Taoist immortal
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual antique Chinese pottery roof tile depicting Guanyin riding on the back of a goose
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile
Chinese Sancai Guanyin Riding a Goose Pottery Roof Tile
$1,170
H 17.13 in W 10.04 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
$18,000 / set
H 15.25 in W 45.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile
Located in Sheffield, MA
This charming Chinese sancai-glazed pottery roof tile is in the shape of a horse sitting on its
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile
Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
19th Century Chinese Sancai Roof Tile
H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 2.5 in
Early Antique Chinese Sancai Glaze Stoneware Foo Dog Roof Tile
Located in Rochester, NY
Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile. We think this dates to the late
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Chinese Qing Warrior Elephant Glazed Ceramic Incense Burner Pair
Located in Forney, TX
unique Asian antiques! If you're looking for Chinese roof tiles, Sancai pottery, censors, Tang tomb
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Forney, TX
A finely rendered pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1910) ceramic architectural roof tiles, glazed
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Tiles, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and decorative pair of animated terracotta pottery roof tiles depicting Male figures
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Sarasota, FL
This handmade and hand glazed, painted roof tile is of pottery depicting a warrior riding a large
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
H 12.5 in W 15 in D 5 in
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Located in Sarasota, FL
This handmade Chinese roof tile being very colorful is a young man riding a dragon. Hand potted and
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
Chinese Antique Sancai Roof Tile
H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 4 in

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Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
By Alba China
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and detailed work. Small loss on the back side of the plaque.
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Materials

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$3,700
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Antique Qing Dynasty Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Censer
Located in Brea, CA
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Materials

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Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
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Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

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Romeo Rega Style Chrome Brass Glass Cocktail Table
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H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 3.5 in
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Materials

Wood

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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$2,580
H 36.5 in W 69.25 in D 16.75 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Materials

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Located in Forney, TX
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19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
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$1,885
H 56 in W 51.25 in D 23 in
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By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials

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$14,362
H 116.15 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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Questions About Sancai Roof Tile
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ceramic tiles are expected to last about 100 years, which is almost double the length of a concrete tile roof lifespan. Because ceramic tiles are so durable, they increase the resale value of a house.