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Roofing tile: C.452-1984

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Current Location: Gallery 29 - Korean Gallery

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Roof tile fragment with honeysuckle. Earthenware, moulded. Only the decorated front remains of this shallow curved roof tile. The design is crisply moulded and shows linked 'honeysuckle' (indongmun) motifs while the lower edge is bordered by a row of pearls or dots.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Gompertz gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 18.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

Unified Silla Period
7th Century
8th Century
Circa 600 - 800

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Unglazed earthenware, moulded

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.452-1984
Primary reference Number: 15973

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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