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Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Swastika (a Buddhist Symbol and also a Stylized Chinese Character for 'Man' [Chinese, 'Wan'; "Ten Thousand"]) Surrounded by Beads, Lotus Buds, and Formalized Cloud Scrolls

Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Swastika (a Buddhist Symbol and also a Stylized Chinese Character for 'Man' [Chinese, 'Wan'; "Ten Thousand"]) Surrounded by Beads, Lotus Buds, and Formalized Cloud Scrolls

Korean

Light gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Architectural Elements