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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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