Tile Item Number: Edz1434 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large blue-green glazed tile with an open lattice design, a central floral motif and scalloped interior corners. Traces of mortar adhering to sides.
History Of Use
Made in many districts and almost universally used in China, architectural tiles without distinctive iconographical elements may date to any time from at least the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368 C.E.). It is likely this tile was used in a free standing wall, such as the parapet of a bridge, since it is glazed on two sides.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Dorian Rae before November 12, 1981
- Received from Dorian Rae (Donor) on November 12, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Dorian Rae
- Received from
- Dorian Rae (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 12, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on November 12, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0762/0001