Accession No
1923.17 H
Description
One of nine fragments of red pottery wall tiles, all related to Buddhism. This tile depicts the torso of a bodhisattva
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
6th century 7th century
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1923.17 H
Cultural Affliation
Material
Pottery; Clay (unfired- includes mud)
Local Term
Measurements
71mm x 31mm x 57mm
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Nine fragments of red pottery wall tiles, all related to Buddhism.
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (CMS Context)
Dates from c. 6th or 7th century AD
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Amendments / updates)
'The decision was taken when cataloguing, to split these individual tiles into their own records. All of the relevant information has been transferred across'.
Event Date 7/1/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
One of nine fragments of red pottery wall tiles, all related to Buddhism. This tile depicts the torso, of a bodhisattva, that is wrapped in a flowing robe, with both hands held to the chest, separating this figure is a band of scrolling flames, and a fragment of a large arm to the left of the tile.
Event Date 7/1/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:282395
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