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Blue glazed roof tile from the Temple of Heaven, Beijing

Chinese

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Blue glazed roof tile from the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
2nd half of 17th century - 18th century
Chinese
earthenware with blue glaze
5 1/4 in. x 3 7/8 in. x 1 15/16 in. ( 13.4 cm x 9.9 cm x 5 cm )
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.5

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Subject Matter:

The Temple of Heaven, founded in the first half of the 15th century, is a dignified complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and surrounded by historic pine woods. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven – the human world and God's world – which stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony, and also the special role played by the emperors within that relationship.
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Physical Description:

Blue glazed roof tile from the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. It has five rising vertical swirls and a thick base.

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