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Ceramic traditional roof tiles from Korea. Not only did tiles have a functional and decorative role but they were also indicators of the inhabitants higher social status. (Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do)
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Service), J. H. (. C. &. I. (2016, September 14). Traditional Korean Roof Tiles. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5675/traditional-korean-roof-tiles/
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Service), Jeon Han (Korean Culture & Information. "Traditional Korean Roof Tiles." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 14, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5675/traditional-korean-roof-tiles/.
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Service), Jeon Han (Korean Culture & Information. "Traditional Korean Roof Tiles." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Sep 2016. Web. 20 Nov 2024.
