Architectural Tile with Apsara
Architectural Tile with Apsara by Unknown. The object is a grey, weathered, ceramic or stone tile with a raised figure in the center. The figure has a smiling face with a rounded nose and lips. The figure wears a tall conical hat. The figure has both hands raised above their head, palms touching. The figure is surrounded by a pointed arch. The arch is flanked by curled tendrils. The tile has a floral design at the bottom. The object is positioned on a flat surface with a shadow cast to the left. The background is a plain grey color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th–15th century
- Medium
- Glazed ceramic with traces of gilt
- Culture
- Thailand (SukhoThailand)
- Dimensions
- 488 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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