Architectural ElementsJapanese8th century
Three Fragments of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Scrolling Floral Decor and with a Border of Bosses or Pearls
Nara period, 710-794
Dimensions
maximum, irregular: H. 6.3 x W. 16.3 x D. 4.4 cm (2 1/2 x 6 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
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