Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pillow

China

Date

10th-11th century

Medium

Cizhou ware Stoneware with impressed décor under a three-color (sancai) glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A variant of the basic box-shaped pillow is the so-called ingot shape which resembles in profile, the general form of a Chinese silver ingot. This work displays a subtle, moulded design under its green and amber sancai glaze that simulates a brocaded textile. It may be that the pillow is actually meant to replicate a type of fabric covered cushion or pillow. China, Asia

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