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Tile with Vajra, originally from the "Porcelain Pagoda"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone tile with protruding ornate decoration. The tile has a flat rectangular base, a raised decorative section in the center with protruding cylindrical handles on either side. The decorative section consists of a central circle surrounded by a ring with a design. This ring is surrounded by a square with rounded corners and a design on each side. The square is surrounded by four curved sections with a flame-like pattern. The top of the tile appears to be broken off. The right edge of the tile is also broken off in a jagged line. The tile sits on a flat surface with a small ruler in front. The background is a plain wall. The artist and title of the piece are "The Metropolitan Museum of Art" and "Tile with Vajra, originally from the Porcelain Pagoda".

Artwork Details

Medium
Glazed stoneware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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