Roof tile
Date14th–17th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextZoomorphic ornaments were generally placed at the front of a roof's main ridge. This special figure, mounted on a dragon, is also part of a series that covers the entire length of the ridge. Besides adorning the roof of a building, the figures are also believed to bring good fortune to the occupants.
Object number2007.23
Photo CreditPhoto: Susan Cole
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "SAM at 75: Building a Collection for Seattle", May 5, 2007 - September 9, 2007
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)Published ReferencesYiu, Josh. "The Chinese Connection and the Chinese Collection at the Seattle Art Museum," A Community of Collectors, Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2008, p. 162, illus. 139.Credit LineGift of Henry and Mary Ann James, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum
Dimensions29 1/2 x 31 x 8 1/2 in. (74.9 x 78.7 x 21.6 cm)
MediumCeramic tile with low-fired lead glaze