Tang Sancai Architectural Tile

$365.00
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This Tang Sancai tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty is renowned for its exquisite beauty and historical significance. This Chinese terracotta tile feature a lovely green, yellow, and brown glazed finish, showcasing the distinctive tri-color technique. This handmade architectural decorative tiles depict high relief figures that bring scenes from Tang Dynasty life to life. The raised figures create a three-dimensional effect, adding depth and visual interest to the tiles. Tang Sancai tiles were often used to adorn the grand palaces, temples, and tombs of the Tang Dynasty.

  • *Era: Vintage
  • *Material: Terracotta
  • *Size: 7"(D) x 11.5"(H)
  • *Color: Green/Brown
  • *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value.

Found in Shanxi

  • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.

Specifications

  • Material: Tang Sancai tri-colored glazed terracotta
  • Dimensions: 7"D x 11.5"H
  • Origin: Vintage; Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai (tri-color) glazed terracotta architectural decorative tile tradition; glazed terracotta, Shanxi, China
  • Era: Vintage
  • Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; blemishes and imperfections consistent with historical character
  • Special Detail: Tang Sancai architectural tile with high-relief figures depicting scenes from Tang Dynasty life; distinctive tri-color glaze in green, yellow, and brown; handmade with characteristic three-dimensional raised-figure effect; originally adorned grand palaces, temples, and tombs of the Tang Dynasty

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