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Ridge-end Tile from the Imperial Palace of Ancient Kyoto

平安京大内裏瓦 鬼瓦
Ridge-end Tile from the Imperial Palace of Ancient Kyoto (平安京大内裏瓦 鬼瓦)
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At a glance — Archaeological Object · Heian period, 9th century · held by Kyoto National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
801–900
Dimensions
Height30cm
Catalogue ID
cobas-511

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Ridge-end Tile from the Imperial Palace of Ancient Kyoto is a archaeological object of Heian period, 9th century (801–900), held by the Kyoto National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Ridge-end Tile from the Imperial Palace of Ancient Kyoto（平安京大内裏瓦 鬼瓦）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-511. Kyoto National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/ridge-end-tile-from-the-imperial-palace-of-ancient-kyoto/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Category: Archaeology:Media:Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain|Archaeology:Region:Japan
  • Size: Height30cm
  • Genre: Archaeological Artifacts
  • 員数: 1点
  • 種別: 考古:材質:土・陶・磁|考古:地域:日本
  • 分類: 考古
  • 法量: 高30cm

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