Roof Tile of Celestial Guardian on a Black Horse

China

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), About 1500

  • Titles Roof Tile of Celestial Guardian on a Black Horse (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 13 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (33 x 26 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Geofrey J. Roscoe, 1988.22.1
  • Work Type roof tile
  • Classification Architectural Elements

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