Chinese Green Glazed Roof Tile. Material - Iron from the 20th century

from the 20th century

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32 x 10 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

Chinese Green Glazed Roof Tile. Material - Iron from the 20th centuryThese mischievous looking old Chinese green roof tiles have been coated in a deep green glaze. The perfect curiosity to liven up a dull corner. These tiles are salvaged from old buildings being torn down in the name of progress. There were strict rules during the Ming & Qing dynasties about who could use what colour of roof tiles. Green tiles were reserved for wealthy mansions of princes, religious buildings, and city gates. The most iconic example is