Roof tile, 1368-1644
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1368-1644
Roof tile, 1368-1644 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1368-1644. The museum's brief description reads: Roof tile, glazed earthenware, China, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Museum description: Roof tile of red earthenware in the form of a lion-like monster covered with green lead and yellow glazes. The creature stands open-mouthed supporting a small vase which rests on a saddle with long diapered and fringed saddle-cloth. The museum record gives material recorded as earthenware; measurements Height 49.5 cm; Length 51.4 cm; place associated: China. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- earthenware
- Dimensions
- Height 49.5 cm; Length 51.4 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Lead glazed earthenware
- Place recorded
- China
Identification
- Museum object name
- Roof tile
- Museum object number
- C.4-1910
- Museum system number
- O437489
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the museum record and a specialist reference.