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Roof tile fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Roof tile fragment by unknown artist. The image shows a collection of broken roof tile pieces arranged in two rows on a flat surface. The top row contains four large pieces, and the bottom row contains nine small pieces. The large pieces vary in shape and size, with one being long and thin, one rectangular, one irregular, and one square. The large pieces have rough edges and appear to be made of clay or ceramic material. The nine small pieces in the bottom row are also irregularly shaped and vary in size. The background of the image is a plain gray surface. Some pieces have darker and lighter shades, suggesting different textures or levels of wear. The overall appearance suggests that the pieces are fragments of a broken roof tile.

Artwork Details

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