P2360
Chinese Shanxi Province Pottery Dragon Head Architectural Roof Ornament
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DETAILS
Hand crafted as part of a roof ornament, this large, antique Chinese Ming style ceramic clay figure depicts the head of a fierce dragon, used to ward off evil spirits from buildings. It displays a traditional green glaze with accents of yellow. This ceramic architectural roof tile now makes an interesting sculptural accessory.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
China
PERIOD
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) | Early 18th century
DATE
Circa 1720
DIMENSIONS
Width 20 Depth 8 Height 15 inches
