Art
"Jumping Carp" Chinese Roof Tile from the Linden Gallery
- Item Number
- 203
- Estimated Value
- 45 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to bve736f78
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Enhance your home or garden with a decorative Chinese roof tile. This one features a jumping carp. Chinese roof tiles are glazed in a beautiful green color and depict various mythical animals. According to Chinese belief, the roof of a building belongs to the spirit world. The decoration of the roofs of buildings was to help with communication between the celestial world and that of Mankind in order to attract good fortune, protection, and blessings. Measures approximately 8" x 6".
Donated by Linden Gallery in Door County.
This piece, along with other artwork offered in our auction, will be on display and available for purchase at our Auction Art Night on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 5pm-8pm at Monona State Bank on Atwood Avenue in Madison. You’ll be able to see the art up close and meet some of the artists.
NOTE: This item has a “Buy Now” price, which means it can be purchased for that price at any point during the auction. Please consider this as you place your bids.
Item Special Note
Winning bidder may notify River Alliance by the end of the day Tuesday, December 6th that they would like to pick this item up from the River Alliance office. Otherwise, it will be shipped USPS priority mail and winning bidder will be charged $8 for shipping at auction close.
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