Tomb Tile
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Tomb Tile

TitleTomb Tile
Date771–256 BCE 7th century BCE
Mediumearthenware with stamped decoration
ClassificationCeramic
OriginChina, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineTomb Tile, 771–256 BCE. China, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE). Earthenware with stamped decoration; overall: 175.2 x 43.2 cm (69 x 17 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King, 1915.71
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tomb Tile” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 771–256 BCE. It is executed in earthenware with stamped decoration and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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