A Chinese sancai earthenware bi xie or roof tile guardian dating from the Tang dynasty. Dimensions are: 5 3/4 inches tall X 10 1/2 inches wide, 14.6 cm tall X 26.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Multiple breakages and age appropriate wear. Provenance: From Mrs. Fullerton in New Jersey. Her father, Maurice Etangs was chief of police in Tianjin, China and lived there from 1935 to 1945. These items were collected during those times. To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1