Lot 1058
Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog 20th Century Roof Tile
Sold July 9, 2026
- Price realized
- $28
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Origin: China, 20th Century
Dimensions: 3x8x10 1/2″
Condition: Rough Spots Along the Base
Additional Information: This 20th-century Chinese roof tile features a carved Foo dog, a guardian figure traditionally placed on rooftops to protect buildings from negative influences. As a symbolic element, the Foo dog conveys strength, vigilance, and auspicious energy, embodying centuries of Chinese iconographic tradition in a compact, architectural form.
Crafted from fired clay, the tile exhibits the subtle textures and weathering of prolonged exposure to sun and rain, revealing its original functional role atop a roof. The figure’s stylized features, rounded body, expressive face, and attentive posture, combine a sense of authority with artistic charm, reflecting both protective purpose and aesthetic sensibility. This roof tile stands as a tangible example of how Chinese artisans integrated symbolism and ornamentation into everyday structures, turning functional building materials into objects of cultural meaning.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1058
- Category
- Home Decor
- Closed
- July 9, 2026
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