Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1368-1644
Materials:earthenware
Technique:glazed
Dimensions:Height: 23.90 centimetres (a) Height: 24.20 centimetres (b) Weight: 5.95 kilograms (a) Weight: 5.55 kilograms (b) Width: 17.30 centimetres (a) Width: 17.80 centimetres (b) Depth: 19.10 centimetres (a) Depth: 18.80 centimetres (b)
Description:
A pair of tiles called Taoshou 套兽套獸). (a sheath covering for a cantilevered beam which supports the corner), in the shape of a monster’s head. Made of yellow glazed earthenware.
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![图片[1]-tile BM-OA+.153.a-b-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_00855196_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-tile BM-OA+.153.a-b-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_00855201_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-tile BM-OA+.153.a-b-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_00983598_001.jpg)
Comments:In modelling and design similar to pieces currently on the Tai Hedian in the Forbidden City, Beijing. Dr Clarence Eng.See also Clarence Eng’s PhD thesis (last line of caption to image on p.153)
Materials:earthenware
Technique:glazed
Dimensions:Height: 23.90 centimetres (a) Height: 24.20 centimetres (b) Weight: 5.95 kilograms (a) Weight: 5.55 kilograms (b) Width: 17.30 centimetres (a) Width: 17.80 centimetres (b) Depth: 19.10 centimetres (a) Depth: 18.80 centimetres (b)
Description:
A pair of tiles called Taoshou 套兽套獸). (a sheath covering for a cantilevered beam which supports the corner), in the shape of a monster’s head. Made of yellow glazed earthenware.
IMG
Comments:In modelling and design similar to pieces currently on the Tai Hedian in the Forbidden City, Beijing. Dr Clarence Eng.See also Clarence Eng’s PhD thesis (last line of caption to image on p.153)
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