Description:

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A glazed earthenware ornamental roof tile featuring a Ming warrior on horseback, mounted on a curved tile base, and glazed in sancai green and yellow hues. Below the saddle is a columnar support adorned with cloud formations on each side. The tile is displayed on a beautifully carved custom rosewood base, likely antique, possibly dating from the late Qing to early Republic period. Traditional Chinese buildings, especially temples, palaces, and wealthy residences, were typically constructed of wood with glazed terracotta or stoneware architectural elements like this. In Chinese tradition, roofs serve as a connection between the living and spiritual or heavenly realms, and they were often decorated to ward off evil and attract good fortune and blessings. Size: 9" L x 5.5" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 14 cm x 35.6 cm); 16.5" H (41.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Truchas, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired from Nadeau's Auction, Windsor, Connecticut, USA in 2005

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  • Condition: Loss to forelock of horse mane Chips to high pointed areas. The man's pointed hat tip is reattached with visible break line. Stable hairline fissures to the legs, tail, and scrolling motifs under the saddle. Nice craquelure and iridescence to areas of the glaze! The custom wood base is excellent and probably antique.

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