Bidspirit auction | A group of two Sancai

A group of two Sancai glazed ceramic tiles depicting two ”Ao Yu” fish. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). - Height 26.7 cm; width 23 cm - Height 23 cm; width 26.6 cm The ”Ao Yu” fish, a Chinese mythological symbol of longevity, prosperity, and success, is used as an architectural decoration mounted on roofs. The fish-shaped tiles, with their wide-open mouths and upward-facing tails, are made of ceramic glazed using the ”sancai” technique (three colors: green, amber, and cream). These roof ornaments have a concave base designed to be attached to a roof beam. PROVENANCE Donna Barnathan Aroni dei Conti Camondo Collection