19th Century Chinese Ridge Tile 19th Century Commode A very attractive Edwardian barrel

A very attractive Edwardian barrel back chair raised on mahogany legs

beautifully carved with shells

it stands firmly and securely

acanthus leaves

Height: 8" (20cm)

19th Century Chinese Ridge Tile 19th Century Commode A very attractive Edwardian barrelA rare glazed antique terracotta Chinese ridge tile with a sage riding a rooster and a grotesque image to the front. In Chinese mythology the rooster signifies honesty, fortune and luck. Only temples and important buildings were allowed to be decorated with tiles of this type, this is a particularly fine example with high quality moulding and a rich ochre coloured glaze. This antique Chinese tile is in excellent condition. A really superb illustration