Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.
Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.
Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.
Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.
Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.

Terracotta Tile - Song Dynasty - China - 960-1279 A.D.

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Beautiful Chinese Terracotta Tile Depicting a Swan - Song Dynasty - 960-1279 A.D.

Size: 27cm x 23.7cm, weight 3.7kg

A rectangular ceramic tile displaying a swan or other water bird swimming amongst flowers, within an ogival niche.

Object literature: In Ancient Chinese Tale, Red swan was used as a representation of the Empress and a symbol of Wisdom, Intelligence, and Loyalty

Object history: Acquired 1970-1990s. from a private West Country collection.