Roof Tile with Guardian Figure

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Roof Tile with Guardian Figure

Place

China (Artist's nationality)

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1600–1699

Medium

Earthenware with green, yellow, and black glazes

Dimensions

42.7 × 26.9 × 15 cm (16 13/16 × 10 9/16 × 5 15/16 in.)

Credit Line

Unrestricted Gift from Mrs. G. Swift

Reference Number

1960.738

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