Exceptional Ming Dynasty Forbidden City Roof Tile
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Rare, circular tile with raised border, centered by a Imperial 5-toed dragon with highly detailed scales on its' body. All in a fine Imperial yellow glaze. The tile retains 2 early paper labels. First reads: "F.F. Raymond. Care of Hampton & Sons The Depositiory Battersea Park, England. London. Your Number: 184 Our Bill Number: 9233" Second tag reads in French: "Tombeueux des Ming 12/1 89 Manking" Back of tile has the numbers 84.1.46. Probably a museum collection inventory number. 2 chips on bottom of tile; very old. Tile very dirty, otherwise a fantastic piece.
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Exceptional Ming Dynasty Forbidden City Roof Tile
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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