Green dragon tile

[Green dragon tile]

Green dragon tile, Han, 18.5 cm in diameter

The tile is the head of the tube tile, which is one of the building components in ancient China. Because it has the function of covering the eaves and preventing the tiles from falling, it is called Dang. It has both practical and decorative functions. The ancients decorated their faces with various animal and plant patterns, patterns and words. Green dragon is a common decorative pattern among tiles. It is the god in charge of the east. It is usually composed of four gods (also known as four spirits) together with white tiger, rosefinch and basalt. The outer edge of this green dragon tile is wide and thick, and there is a breast-shaped round button in the center. The green dragon’s eyes are wide open, its mouth is open, its wings are fluttering, the dragon’s tail is cocked up, and its legs and claws are pushing hard. The whole tile composition is symmetrical and balanced, and the design is ingenious and novel