Ridge-end Tile - Seoul National Museum | KOREA

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Descripción Chimi (Decorative Ridge-end Tile) Period: 6th–7th Century, Baekje Kingdom

Description The Chimi is a large, decorative roof tile placed at both ends of the main roof ridge of a building. In ancient literature, it is also referred to as Chimi (owl’s tail) or Mangsa (a bird’s tail). The Chimi is believed to serve both a practical purpose—protecting the ends of the roof ridge from rain—and a symbolic one, acting as a spiritual guardian to ward off evil spirits and fire.

These specific artifacts were excavated from the site of Wangheungsa Temple in Buyeo. They are particularly noteworthy for their grand scale and the exquisite craftsmanship of the Baekje people. The body is decorated with delicate patterns of lotus flowers and scrolling vines, which highlight the refined artistic sense of the period.

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