Truly unique reproductions of various Chinese Temple Tiles, many created by Koji potter J. Ho (or other unknown artists) sometime in the 1980s or earlier… Temple tiles were used to adorn the rooftops of temples, palaces and homes to encourage good spirits while preventing evil visitors. Each tile is individually carved, fired and handpainted with beautiful colorations and detail. Ho has not produced any tiles in many years…. And an internet search does not reveal any information about his current life and whereabouts in China. As a result, there are no additional figurines being created, making these tiles rare indeed. The detail of each figure is extraordinary and includes warriors, many different dieties and gods, each of which I have attempted to explain in each listing. (Search: Chinese Temple Tiles). The warlord has flowing robes and a beautiful crown secured with a large comb. His outfit includes a large smiling Buddah belt. Chi Lin is a mythical Chinese creature with the head of a Dragon, the body of a Horse, and the scales of a Carp fish. Or the Chinese Unicorn, Chi Lin brings strong, protective. Energy with blessings of good health and prosperity. Unfortunately there is no chop mark on this piece, so I have no record of its artist. However, it does match many of the other figurines in my collection in terms of workmanship, colorations and style. Measures approximately 11″ high by 13″ wide. Mounted on an adjustable Lucite stand which displays the figure to its best advantage. The base of the stand measures 10″ by 4.25″ by 1″ and the supports are 8″ tall with adjustable display height. I have taken multiple photos of each piece to provide the most accurate depiction for your review. The condition of this tile. There are no defects or repairs. Out of a collection of 9, only 2 tiles are still available and are listed individually on this site. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the remaining tiles. The item “Chinese Temple Tile Warrior Prince Astride a Chi Lin Roof Tile” is in sale since Monday, March 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Figurines & Statues”. The seller is “usjlc2013″ and is located in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: China
- Animal Type: dragon dog horse carp
- Age: Unknown
- Primary Material: Koji Pottery
- Maker: J. T. Ho or other unknown artist
- Theme: Chi Lin
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
- Features: Handmade Ceramic Pottery
- Color: Multi-Color
- Height: 14in. (35.5cm)
