Ridge Tile
| Artist/Maker |
This ridge tile was part of the architectural fittings of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. After the tile was removed from its original site in 1901 it was used as a decorative ornament in a British home. The wooden stand was made in Canton especially for such a purpose.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed stoneware, carved wood |
| Brief description | Ridge tile, LEAD green glazed stoneware in shape of a bird, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1750-1880, and wooden stand carved with dragons, Guangzhou (Canton), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), ca. 1901. |
| Physical description | Ridge tile of stoneware, curved form with figure of bird, glazed in green. Accompanied by a wiiden stand. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Sylvia Crotty |
| Summary | This ridge tile was part of the architectural fittings of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. After the tile was removed from its original site in 1901 it was used as a decorative ornament in a British home. The wooden stand was made in Canton especially for such a purpose. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.143:1 to 4-2006 |
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| Record created | December 19, 2006 |
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