Tile

This tile, part of a large group of rare archaeological finds, shows early evidence of architectural components related to Buddhist temples in Japan.

• Medium: Terracotta relief tile
• Dates: 8th century
• Period: Nara
• Dimensions: 13 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 17 7/16 in. (34.7 x 9 x 44.3 cm)
• Collection: Asian Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-2, Asian 2V18
• Accession Number: 10.222.1
• Image: 10.222.1_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,