Architectural ElementsKorean7th-8th century
Fragment of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of Two Standing Birds, Perhaps Peacocks, Facing a Wheel
7th-8th century
Dimensions
H. 5.3 x W. 26 x D. 6.6 cm (2 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 2 5/8 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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