Inscribed Roof Tiles from Ancient Temples
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Tile with the Inscription "Tile for Yakushiji Temple"
Found at the site of Shimotsuke Yakushiji Temple, Tochigi, Nara period, 8th centuryJapanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
April 8, 2026 (Wed) - September 13, 2026 (Sun)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.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Tile with the Inscription "Tile for Yakushiji Temple" | Found at the site of Shimotsuke Yakushiji Temple, Tochigi | Nara period, 8th century | J-25364-822 | |||
| Highlight | Tile with Inscribed Characters | Found at the site of Ōnodera Temple's tower, Osaka | Nara period, 8th century | J-24264 |