Rooftile face

Historical period(s)
Silla kingdom, Unified Silla period, or early Goryeo period, 600-950
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8.5 x 6.2 x 3.2 cm (3 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in)
Geography
Korea
Credit Line
Gift of Robert A. Yangas and Rosalinda G. Yangas
Accession Number
FSC-P-4823
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Architectural Element, Ceramic
Type

Roof tile (fragment)

Keywords
earthenware, Goryeo period (918 - 1392), Korea, Unified Silla period (676 - 935)
Provenance

From ca. 1971 to 2001Robert and Rosalinda Yangas, Bethesda, Maryland. [1]From 2001Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Robert and Rosalinda Yangas, Bethesda, Maryland. [2]Notes: [1] Curatorial Remark 1 and 4 in the object record. Also see the letter to Mr. and Mrs. Yangas dated September 10, 2001, and Deed of Gift, copies in object file, Collections Management Office.[2] See note 1.

Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)

Robert and Rosalinda Yangas

Collection Area(s)
Korean Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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