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Tile Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tile Fragment by an unknown artist features a broken piece of ceramic tile with a raised design. The design depicts a mythical creature. The creature has a curled tail and a body covered in scales. The top of the tile is broken off and rough. The tile is primarily dark-colored, with some lighter areas where the surface is worn or broken away. The edges are rough and uneven. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Pottery with polychrome enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 460 px
Museum record:
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