Highlights
Earthenware Patterned Tiles from Oe-ri, Buyeo (Tile with Cloud Design)
- Nationality/Period
Korea
- Provenance
Buyeo-gun
- Materials
Clay
- Category
Housing - Architecture sub-material - Materials for wall and floor - Brick
- Dimensions
29.0x29.0x4.0cm
- Designation
343-7
- Accession Number
K 66
One of the discoveries made at an old temple site in Oe-ri of Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, this decorative brick is marked by a lotus design arranged at the center encircled by whirling clouds, and four lotus designs at the four corners. The brick exhibits outstanding balance and splendid beauty.