Chinese Ridge Tile in the Form of a Man on Horseback
Object NameRidge tile
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 430 × 440 × 170mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberDISAGBS000689
About MeIn the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it was common to decorate the roof with figures fashioned from clay. The Ming period was the golden age of tile production in China. According to traditional Chinese belief the roof is a platform for communication between the mortal and spirit worlds. Ridges and eaves were adorned with representations of gods, literary characters or symbolic beasts in order to ward off evil spirits.Exhibitions
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
