Highlights
Convex Roof-end Tile with Flower and Buddhist Floral Design
- Nationality/Period
Unified Silla Period
- Materials
Clay - Hard
- Category
Housing - Architecture sub-material - Roof Material - End-tile of Convex Roofing Tile
- Dimensions
D. 14.5cm
- Accession Number
Jeongnae626
This is a convex roof-end tile with a flower and Buddhist floral design. Called bosanghwa in Korean, this Buddhist floral design symbolizes the sanctity of Buddhism and was widely popular during the Unified Silla period. It has six petals, each of which shows a heavy outline. The outer ring of the tile face displays bead patterns, which are commonly found in roof-end tiles with a lion design.