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Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

15th century
Place of origin
Gaur

Tile fragment, terracotta, calligraphic-type, with a stylized leaf moulded in relief, traces of blue glaze in the recessed reserve


Object details

Object type
Fragment
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Cornice
  • Battlement
  • Battlement
  • Battlement
  • Battlement
Materials and techniques
Terracotta
Terracotta
Moulded
Physical description
Tile fragment, terracotta, calligraphic-type, with a stylized leaf moulded in relief, traces of blue glaze in the recessed reserve
Dimensions
  • Height: 23cm
  • Maximum width: 29.5cm
  • Depth: 4cm
Dimensions for A (above) Dimensions for B Max Height 25.5 cm Max Width 29 cm Depth 4 cm Dimensions F&G Max Height 46 cm Max Width 27 cm Depth 5 cm
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.2178A-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O475189/fragment/
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