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Dragon Head Roof Tile

Chinese

Artwork Details

Dragon Head Roof Tile
1368-1644
Chinese
glaze and mineral pigment on earthenware
3 11/16 in x 3 11/16 in x 6 1/16 in (9.37 cm x 9.37 cm x 15.4 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Caroline I. Plumer for the James Marshall Plumer Collection
1973/2.24

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Physical Description:

An earthenware dragon head with bulging eyes, a high nose, a closed mouth with protruding pointed teeth, and details painted in underglaze cobalt blue and white mineral pigment. 

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