Ceramic roof figure: console terminal in the shape of an animal’s head from Temple of Heaven, Beijing
| Accession Nr.: | 447 |
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| Type: | sculpture; ceramics; architectural fragment |
| Date of production: |
18th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | glazed |
| Dimensions: | height: 15 cm length: 21 cm width: 17 cm |
The uniqueness of Chinese roofs lies in the peculiar shape and the specific features of tiles. The roof ridge ends are decorated with stylized figures of beasts (Chinese qiwen). The ridge ornament, coated with dark blue glaze, is decorated with reliefs depicting scales and combing waves.