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Tomb Tile

771–256 BCE

China, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty

(770–256 BCE)
Medium
earthenware with stamped decoration
Measurements
Overall: 175.2 x 43.2 cm (69 x 17 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King 1915.71
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A long, dark gray earthenware tomb tile forms a horizontal rectangle. Repeating stamped patterns decorate the surface: a grid of diamond shapes with central dots borders the edges. Centered within the tile, a smooth horizontal band features four identical, evenly spaced figures of a person riding a winged bird. The clay surface shows minor chips along the outer edges.

Tomb Tile

771–256 BCE

China, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

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