Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:15:04

Title: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:15:04
Hi all!

I was gifted with this item and I was told that its from the Imperial palace roof top!

Thoughts?

Could this really be from the imperial palace?? I couldnt find anything on it because this is the first time seeing them! How rare are these?

Could this be from ming dynasty?
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:17:18
Picture 2
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:18:11
more pics
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:18:55
more!
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 09:27:55
Google image from Imperial Palace.

Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: peterp on Jun 19, 2017, 10:33:23
Sorry, but I think that is highly unlikely. If you investigate "chinese temple roof tiles" you will find similar decorations. The yellow ones are usually, found on Buddhist temples, but also on confucius temples, etc. These are still used today, so this is probably not even antique.
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 19, 2017, 10:44:04
Thanks Peter!

However if you look at the dragons claws theres 5 claws that usually symbolizes the Emperor no?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: peterp on Jun 19, 2017, 15:35:47
It did at some time. From the late Qing dynasty it was a free for all...
Title: Re: Imperial Palace Roof Tile!
Post by: smak on Jun 22, 2017, 12:11:25
Thanks Peterp!!