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Roof tile fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Roof tile fragment by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The image shows broken pieces of a roof tile. There are 11 pieces total. The top row contains four pieces, the largest on the left and the smallest on the right. The bottom row contains seven small pieces side-by-side. The background is a light gray color. The pieces are mostly shades of gray with some darker spots.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Earthenware with yellow glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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