

Tile Fragment
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
- View original
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