Inscribed curved tile

Made:
-206-221 in China
maker:
Unknown
Cast bronze ridge tile(?), inscribed on both sides, Chinese

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Cast bronze ridge tile(?), inscribed on both sides, Chinese
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Cast bronze ridge tile(?), inscribed on both sides, Chinese, possibly dates from Han Dynasty, -206-221

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A106483
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
length 194 mm
width 84 mm
type:
ridge tile and ceremonial object
credit:
Sothebys

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