Architectural ElementsKorean7th-8th century
Fragment of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of Two 'Kirin' (Chinese, 'Qilin') Facing a 'Posanghwa' Blossom and with Floral Scroll along the Bottom Edge
7th-8th century
Dimensions
H. 6.2 x W. 29.6 x D. 17 cm (2 7/16 x 11 5/8 x 6 11/16 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.
Related Artworks
View MoreArchitectural Elements
Capital from Moutiers-Saint-Jean; principal face: The Journey to Emmaus; right face: The Village of Emmaus; left face: Angel
Unidentified Artist, c. 1125-1130
Limestone
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Capital from Moutiers-Saint-Jean
Unidentified Artist, c. 1125-1130
Limestone
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Column Base from a Cloister
Unidentified Artist, 1150-1200
Limestone, pelmicrite
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Fragment of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of Blossom and Birds
Unknown Artist, 7th-10th century
Dark-surfaced, light gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration. Reportedly from Kyŏngju, North Kyŏngsang province.
7th-10th centuryKoreanArchitectural Elements
TWO FLOOR BRICKS FROM A TOMB.NEAR VIA PRAENESTINA .PONTE DI MONA, ROMAN CAMPAGNA
Unknown Artist
Stone
RomanArchitectural Elements
Keystone with Foliate Design
Unidentified Artist, 1250-1300
Limestone, microsparite
13th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Decorative Frieze with Acanthus Leaf Motif
Unknown Artist, 400-600
Limestone
5th-6th centuryCopticArchitectural Elements
Capital with Leaves
Unidentified Artist, c. 1175-1200
Limestone, biomicrite, with polychrome
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Tile with arabesque design in relief
Unknown Artist, 13th-14th century
Fritware with monochrome turquoise glaze
13th-14th centuryPersianArchitectural Elements
Capital with Birds
Unidentified Artist, c. 1150
Limestone
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Tile panel fragment with intertwining split-leaves and ltus flowers around a quadipartite cartouche
Unknown Artist, c. 1400
Fritware
14th-15th centuryTurkishArchitectural Elements
Architectural Fragment with Beading and Crosses
Unidentified Artist, c. 1130
Limestone
12th centuryFrench