Inscribed Roof Tiles from Ancient Temples
"Inscribed Roof Tiles from Ancient Temples"
Heiseikan Japanese Archaeology Gallery September 22, 2021 (Wed) - March 21, 2022 (Mon)
Tile with Inscribed Characters, Found at the site of Ōnodera Temple's earthen pagoda, Osaka, Nara period, 8th century
Roof tiles were inscribed either by carving with spatulas or stamping with seals. Both types record information, such as the names of district governors, that provides clues about where the tiles were originally brought from.
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| Designation | Name | Amount | Creation Excavation | Period | Acquisition Ownership | Comment | |
| Highlight | Tile with the Inscription "Tile for Yakushiji Temple" | Found at Shimotsuke Yakushiji Temple Site, Tochigi | Nara period, 8th century | J-25364-822 | |||
| Highlight | Tile with Inscribed Characters | Found at the site of Ōnodera Temple's earthen pagoda, Osaka | Nara period, 8th century | J-24264 |