Roof-tile end with dragon
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
In traditional Chinese architecture, half-cylindrical roof tiles end in a round cap that helps secure the row of tiles and also decorates the building. During the Ming and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, the color yellow and the five-clawed dragon were reserved exclusively for imperial use.
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