Roof Tile

under side of tile

under side of tile

Name/Title

Roof Tile

Entry/Object ID

1978.002.031

Description

Spanish- style red clay roof tile. Surface texture of tile suggests that it was molded in a fabric- covered mold and smoothed with hands. Slightly irregular shape and rough sides. Surface color suggests that it was fired or burnt. No glaze. Irregular- shaped hole about 1 inch down from the top, larger on the outside. Curved tile. Tile thickness about 1 inch. Very heavy. Tag from "Berkeley's Ethnic Heritage" exhibit says "Roof Tile Spanish Perios (Period?)". Donated by Karen Jorgensen."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tile

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Surface Elements

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Dimensions

Width

10 in

Depth

3/4 in

Length

17-1/2 in

Location

Other

oversized storage