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This is a fragment of a circlular roof eave tile or <em>wa dang</em> <em>(瓦当)</em> earthenware, with an impressed cloud pattern.
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Roof Tile
2nd century
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.7
It is a fragment of roof-end tile with apsara design in relief.<br /> <br /> This fragment of a red-brown, high-fired concave eave-end roof tile features a <em>bicheon</em> or <em>apsaras</em>&nbsp;(a celestial being of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology) design. It is made from fine clay, resulting in a smooth surface and robust appearance. The left part of the tile is no longer present; only the heavenly cloth and cloud design remain. The narrow upper and lower rims of this tile are bordered with rows of dots, while the left and right edges have no rim. Clear traces of trimming and smoothing with water are visible on the edges and back of the tile.<br /> [Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2017) p.36]
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Ceramic roof tile with fragment of apsara, cloud designs
676 – 935
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.3
Blue glazed roof tile from the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. It has five rising vertical swirls and a thick base.
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Blue glazed roof tile from the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
1650 – 1799
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.5
A fragment of unglazed earthenware: approximately half of a round, molded roof tile, depicting a central lotus flower in relief. 
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Roof Tile
7th century
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.6
This fragment of molded brick has an impressed concentric diamond pattern. 
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Brick
2nd century
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.8

Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Ceramic roof tile from Tôshôdaiji
767 – 799
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greiner
1979/2.4
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