Tile with Floral Medallion and Dragon Designs

This tile, which was used for flooring, features an elaborate floral medallion design on its face and a dynamic dragon design on its narrow sides. In the center of the top face, a lotus flower is ringed by a large floral medallion design, which is in turn surrounded with vine designs embossed onto the surface in perfect symmetry. On the sides, the body of the engraved dragon is bent at sharp angles for enhanced dynamism, while mysterious clouds are meticulously arranged to maintain the overall balance of the design. This tile is believed to date from the late 7th century, when the production of such aesthetic tiles from the Unified Silla Period reached its peak, with designs combining perfect symmetry and elaborate technique.