Chinese Art Tiles

Glazed sculptural tiles are today considered one of the hallmarks of classical Chinese architecture. However, despite their popularity in Modern times, they were relatively scarce un...

Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368....

19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery, depicting a warrior riding a large mythical dragon serpent. Beautiful colors of y...

According to ancient Chinese belief, roofs held a place between the mortal and spirit worlds and so eaves and ridges were often decorated with gods, animals, or mythical beasts. Thes...

This early 20th century breezeway tile has a simple lattice design comprised of swirling clouds around a central floral motif. A beautiful turquoise-green glaze cloaks the exterior, ...

Pair of Chinese roof tiles dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). Painted in red, green, and yellow hues, these porcelain tiles assume the form of coiled dragons standing on rect...

Pair of Chinese Ming dynasty, circa 1368-1644 C.E. green and yellow. Glazed terracotta dragon left and right roof tiles, each composed of two pieces.

Antique Spanish tile on Chinese style table. Blue and white Spanish tiles mounted on top of Chinese style wooden table. Measures: 17.25 W x 39.5 L x 19" H.

Nice pair of solid Rosewood Chinese Chen Leung Jardiniere plant pot stands with hand signed fret work tiles Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quot...

This elegant entry table has five gracefully curved cabriole legs. The terra-cotta top has been salvaged from ancient floor tiles.

Intricate set of four framed hand painted Chinese porcelain tiles depicting scholar and student scenes. Each has matching top and bottom tiles in black. Circa early 20th Century.

A pair of Chinese pictorial porcelain tiles feature hand painted village scenes with figures, chop mark signed upper, seated in wood frames, 20th century Measures: frame 13" H x 7...

Early antique Chinese Sancai glaze stoneware foo dog roof tile. We think this dates to the late Ming dynasty. Old and beautiful. Look at all pictures and read condition report in c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1940s Chinese Export Mahjong set with Bakelite tiles and all the original counters in a wonderfully carved travel case. ...

Chinese Tang Dynasty style Sancai-glazed flat tile depicting two women in elaborate dresses playing with a dog. The piece is in good vintage condition.

Chinese Han Dynasty terracotta tile depicting a Buddhist monk in profile anoug lotus flowers. With traces of original paint.

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a dragon turtle. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Repu...

Qing dynasty pair of emperor horse roof tiles. Cloud leaping horses covered in wucai glaze or emperor yellow and green over porcelain terracotta. Stands included. 19th century. ...

Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society. Since ancient times, homes, government buildings, and temples in cities and rural areas alike were topped wit...

A most important Ming ridge tile fragment. Depicting a mounted Mongol Warrior Prince of the preceding Yuan Dynasty, this exceptional ceramic portrait was likely made in the kilns at...

There is a hole in the tile drilled for installation purpose and also residue on back from the breakage of the attachment to the next tile element, both of which show that the tile w...

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building roof. Look at the pictures, there ...

Matching pair of antique early 20th century Chinese roof tiles, crafted of glazed ceramic, depicting warrior characters astride phoenixes riding on the wind, mounted on ebonized wood...

This is a charming pair of colorful terracotta roof tiles hand painted in turquoise and sienna.

Weathered pair of Chinese dragon roof tiles hand-crafted from terracotta style pottery. Made in the Ming Dynasty style featuring a worn-off glazed finish. Great details with scales a...

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building roof. Look at the pictures, there ...

A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, China. Depicting a warrior ...

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated elderly gentleman or mythical figure. From a Bel Air, California high-end art and artifacts estate. We were ...

Two similar Chinese glazed ceramic "roof tile" figures featuring warriors riding animals, mounted on later custom wooden stands, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China. The molded ...

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th century Size excluding stand: Height 26.5 C.M. / Width 26.5 - 26.8 C.M. Height inclu...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period painted terracotta tile mounted on a Lucite base. Created during the Ming Dynasty that lasted from 1368-1644, this painted terracotta tile is mounted on...

A fantastic piece. Wonderfully glazed and colored work of a seated woman with flowing robes riding a mythical fish. We believe this is Qing dynasty (1644-1912) but this is not ou...

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a monkey. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming Dynasty and during the Qing Dynasty into the Republican ...

Chinese glazed porcelain roof tile of a warrior riding a rabbit. The manufacture of glazed tiles was standardized in the Ming dynasty and during the Qing dynasty, glazed tiles became...

A Group of 5 Chinese antique roof tiles Perfect as a decorative accent in any home, these roof tiles brings a touch of history and culture to your space. Display it on a console tab...

Antiques of London A fine antique 1920s Mahjong set, complete with its original wooden storage box and the full complement of 144 tiles. Beautifully hand-crafted, each tile is ma...

Antique glazed green roof tile was placed on a roof corner as a guardian/protector. It would make an interesting lamp or accessory on a coffee table.

This handmade Chinese roof tile being very colorful is a young man riding a dragon. Hand potted and hand painted. Having a chop mark on the reverse side very well created.

This handmade and hand glazed, painted roof tile is of pottery depicting a warrior riding a large dragon Qing dynasty.

A set of three ceramic green glazed tiles recovered from a garden wall. These were used to provide a peek into a garden and to allow for airflow throughout the space. They are made i...

A pair of ex-large DECO Chinese dragon roof tiles. Both sides are finished the same. From Shi Wan Kiln in Guangzhou, China. Made by the Yuhua Ceramic Company. The colors are brigh...

Pair of antique Chinese “foo dogs” roof tiles. Rare pair of foo dog tiles in stunning green and yellow gold from the late 19th century. Size: H: 13.75" x W 11" x 6" (each, appro...

Tang Dynasty Clay Temple Tile

Beautiful hand decorated Chinese porcelain tile with minute details executed in the finest tradition.

This pair of Dragon ROOF TILES are in 2 parts each. hand leaded glaze (this is why the colors are so wonderful.....from the Shi Wan Kiln at the Yuhua Company in Guangzhou, China Duri...

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses in a rich amber and the ri...

A hand formed Chinese warrior roof tile mounted to a lucite base with great coloration.

Two large Chinese export porcelain tiles. Suitable for framing.

Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chines...

A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat, the water buffalo standing on the original carved and pierced naturalistic stands,...

One of a kind pair of Chinese porcelain vases from Canton Province, in the Rose Family, or fencai, style, dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. This pair of vases ...

A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each corbel showcases a great wood openwork carving featuring a dynamic Chinese character, an...

Striking pair of vintage Chinese pedestals handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with open fretwork, decorated in soft floral colors on an alluring cobalt blue background. From ...

Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...

This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads. From the d...

This 19th-century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 52.5 cm, wi...

Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the ...

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Toshogu Shrine", The vertical oban format print was made in Showa 12th year (1937). On the left margin in grey in...

Circa 1900–1915 English, Edwardian period; Sheraton/Adam Revival influence. Elegant antique English Edwardian wardrobe crafted in richly figured mahogany and beautifully embellished...

Tulipiere whimsical vase from Germany Vintage Details offer dogs and bun feet.  

Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered in off-white fabric with blue bee-motif. The serpentine-front seats are underlined w...

Stunning pair of famille rose, Chinese vases, trumpet style rims with gold finished foo lion handles, horizontally double mount facing lizards on front and back, floral and figural b...

This elegant Edwardian Neoclassical knockdown armoire is masterfully crafted from rich mahogany wood and adorned with exquisite fruitwood inlaid detailing. The striking facade featur...

Coveted set of (6) Mid-Century curule dining chairs by Maison Jansen, brass foot stamped markings on reverse. Upholstered exclusively for THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE in striped velvet fabr...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.