Lot 159
Two similar Chinese circular roof tiles, Ming dynasty
Auction: 24 June 2009 at 12:00 BST
£375
Description
each glazed in a rich yellow glaze, relief decorated with a five clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl of wisdom (2)
Dimensions
19.5cm diameter
Footnote
Similar to the tiles found at the Ming tombs at Nanjing.