1995.1169.548: Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Swastika (a Buddhist Symbol and also a Stylized Chinese Character for 'Man' [Chinese, 'Wan'; "Ten Thousand"]) Surrounded by Beads, Lotus Buds, and Formalized Cloud Scrolls
Architectural Elements
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1995.1169.548
- Title
- Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Swastika (a Buddhist Symbol and also a Stylized Chinese Character for 'Man' [Chinese, 'Wan'; "Ten Thousand"]) Surrounded by Beads, Lotus Buds, and Formalized Cloud Scrolls
- Classification
- Architectural Elements
- Work Type
- architectural element
- Date
- 918 - 1392
- Places
- Creation Place: East Asia, Korea
- Period
- Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392
- Culture
- Korean
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/95912
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Light gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration
- Dimensions
- Diam. 14 x Depth 4.3 cm (5 1/2 x 1 11/16 in.)
Provenance
- Recorded Ownership History
- David K. and Rita S. Jordt, Reno, Nevada (by 1995), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1995.
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of David K. and Rita S. Jordt
- Accession Year
- 1995
- Object Number
- 1995.1169.548
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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