국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Earthenware Patterned Tiles from Oe-ri, Buyeo (Tile with Lotus Design)
  • Nationality/Period

    Baekje Kingdom

  • Provenance

    Buyeo-gun

  • Materials

    Clay

  • Category

    Housing - Architecture sub-material - Materials for wall and floor - Brick

  • Dimensions

    29.2x29.2x4.3cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 343-8

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 13968

One of the relics discovered at an old temple site in Oe-ri of Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, this brick is decorated with a circular beaded band containing two lotus flowers, one atop the other. Each lotus flower consists of ten petals, each of which contains a vine design, and has a large ovary with some seeds. There are lotus designs on all four corners of the brick as well. Though it is not very exquisite, it displays an elegant beauty.