Tile
1644-1911 (made)
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Tile fragment of architectural ornament, moulded in the form of a dragon's head, of red earthenware covered with a brown lead glaze. From the imperial tombs at Mukden. The upper part of the head (lower jaw missing) with two horns and a pointed hairy crest.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Tile fragment, earthenware with brown lead glaze, China, Qing dynasty |
| Physical description | Tile fragment of architectural ornament, moulded in the form of a dragon's head, of red earthenware covered with a brown lead glaze. From the imperial tombs at Mukden. The upper part of the head (lower jaw missing) with two horns and a pointed hairy crest. |
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| Object history | Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co. (Mr. Wylde's Purchases in China), accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. From the imperial tombs at Mukden. In 1912 C.H. Wylde, the first Keeper of Ceramics and first member of V&A staff to visit East Asia, acquired architectural fittings and fragments from China. |
| Production | Inventory |
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| Accession number | C.371-1912 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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