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MILLON RIVIERA
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CHINA, Ming Dynasty
See original version (French)
21
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CHINA, Ming Dynasty
See original version (French)
Estimate
€150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, Ming Dynasty
A pair of turquoise-glazed ceramic ridge tiles depicting guard dogs.
H.: 19 – L.: 20 – D.: 11 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Menton. Acquired from the Galerie Saint-Charles (Gabriel Maccario), in Monte Carlo, on 10 February 1965.
These figures were mounted on roofs, often on the ridge or at the eaves, to protect buildings from evil spirits and bring good luck to the household.
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About the sale
Encounters between Civilisations: Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Pre-Columbian Worlds
Auction location
Auction time
09/27/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 88986132
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