A Turquoise Glazed Pottery 'Dragon' Roof Tile
A Turquoise Glazed Pottery 'Dragon' Roof Tile
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
琉璃螭吻
impressively molded in the form of a wide mouthed snarling dragon dragon head, carved with scaly details, bulbous checks, and a windswept mane, covered in a plum, turquoise, and straw-colored glaze.
Length 21 1/2 x width 15 x height 7 in., 54.75 x 38 x 17.75 cm.
Property from the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, California, Sold to Support the Care of Collections and the William Holden Fund for Acquisitions Asian Art
In overall good condition with flaking to glaze and chipping associated with use and age. The undersize with stable firing crack. Weight 43.95 lbs.
Gift of the William Holden Estate
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A Turquoise Glazed Pottery 'Dragon' Roof Tile
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
琉璃螭吻
impressively molded in the form of a wide mouthed snarling dragon dragon head, carved with scaly details, bulbous checks, and a windswept mane, covered in a plum, turquoise, and straw-colored glaze.
Length 21 1/2 x width 15 x height 7 in., 54.75 x 38 x 17.75 cm.
Property from the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, California, Sold to Support the Care of Collections and the William Holden Fund for Acquisitions Asian Art
In overall good condition with flaking to glaze and chipping associated with use and age. The undersize with stable firing crack. Weight 43.95 lbs.
Gift of the William Holden Estate
