To date,950 cloud-patterned tiles have been excavated from the Mausoleum of the Eastern Han Dynasty,comprising 21 distinct types.These include Type A(double spacers),Type B(no spacers),and Type C(three spacers).The development and evolution of these tiles show a gradual increase in variety,with Types A and B developing concurrently.The proportion of Type A tiles gradually increases,with Type Aa consistently remaining the most prevalent.Additionally,the lines on the cloud-patterned tiles evolve from disconnected to connected,and the decorative elements outside the"Ruding"become increasingly elaborate.This research not only enriches the classification of cloud-patterned tiles from the Han and Wei dynasties in Luoyang and enhances the developmental sequence of these tiles but also provides valuable reference points for dating the Eastern Han Imperial Mausoleum Sites.
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