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Roof Tile with Dragon Face

unknownUnified Silla(668~935)

Gyeongju National Museum

Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju-si, South Korea

Green-glazed roof tiles, like this one, are quite rare, since they were generally used only for superior architecture and craftworks. A dragon face fills the space, with particular emphasis placed on the volume. The tile is believed to originate from the early Unified Silla Period.

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  • Title: Roof Tile with Dragon Face
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: Unified Silla(668~935)
  • Location: Wolji, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Korea
  • Type: architecture
  • Rights: Gyeongju National Museum
  • Medium: H 26.0㎝
Gyeongju National Museum

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