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Dongcheondong: Tile Cap with Kalavinka

SOUTH KOREA, North Gyeongsang, Gyeongju; Unified Silla dynasty (668–935), early 8th century; Earthenware; Diameter: 15.8 cm; Gyeongju National Museum, South Korea
Unearthed from Dongcheondong in Gyeongju, the center of this tile features an image of a mythical kalavinka. The outer ring is encircled with lotus petals and the border consists of tiny pearls. The kalavinka, with a human head and a bird's body, is said to dwell in paradise where it teaches the Dharma with its beautiful voice.

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