Highlights
Earthenware Patterned Tiles from Oe-ri, Buyeo (Tile with Lotus Design)
- Nationality/Period
Baekje Kingdom
- Provenance
Buyeo-gun
- Materials
Clay
- Category
Housing - Architecture sub-material - Materials for wall and floor - Brick
- Dimensions
29.2x29.2x4.3cm
- Designation
Treasure 343-8
- Accession Number
Bongwan 13968
One of the relics discovered at an old temple site in Oe-ri of Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, this brick is decorated with a circular beaded band containing two lotus flowers, one atop the other. Each lotus flower consists of ten petals, each of which contains a vine design, and has a large ovary with some seeds. There are lotus designs on all four corners of the brick as well. Though it is not very exquisite, it displays an elegant beauty.