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Architectural tile with apsara, from the “Porcelain Pagoda”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green, yellow, and white architectural tile with a relief carving of a figure. The tile is roughly trapezoidal with the top edge uneven and chipped. The relief depicts a small, white figure with a crown and jewelry; hands together in prayer. The background has swirling green and yellow lines. The bottom left has a circular, rust-colored design on a white background. The background of the image is gray with a slight shadow behind the tile.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware with colored glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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