Architectural ElementsKorean7th-8th century
Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Standing 'Kalavinka' Bird
7th-early 8th century
Dimensions
Depth 6 x Diam.16 cm (2 3/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (?-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
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