국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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

    Jeongnae 626

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.