Architectural ElementsKorean7th-10th century

Fragment of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of Blossom and Birds

7th-10th century

Classification

Architectural Elements

Technique

Molded

Medium

Dark-surfaced, light gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration. Reportedly from Kyŏngju, North Kyŏngsang province.

Culture

Korean

Period

Unified Silla dynasty, 668-935

Century

7th-10th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.8 x W. 15.7 x D. 3.3 cm (2 11/16 x 6 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Langdon Warner (1881-1955), Cambridge, MA (by 1929), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1929.

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