roof tile

Old / Antique and Rare Ceramic Parrot Roof Tile, China

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Detail: This mid-sized ceramic figure is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Highly glazed parrots – such as this one – were placed on the edges of rooftops of homes and public/private buildings. Limited to 9 parrots per roof, they were to protect the occupants from bad… Continue reading →

Item Number: O-0115
Provenance/Origin: Xi'an City, Shanxi Province, China. Circa 1850's
Composition: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 3" at widest
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 290.00 USD

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