Roof Tile with Dragon Face

unknown Unified Silla(668~935)

Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju-si, South Korea

Green-glazed roof tiles, like this one, are quite rare, since they were generally used only for superior architecture and craftworks. A dragon face fills the space, with particular emphasis placed on the volume. The tile is believed to originate from the early Unified Silla Period.

Details

Title: Roof Tile with Dragon Face
Creator: unknown
Date Created: Unified Silla(668~935)
Location: Wolji, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Korea
Type: architecture
Rights: Gyeongju National Museum
Medium: H 26.0㎝

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