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Pillow with a falcon attacking a swan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic pillow is predominantly white with a black design. The top surface features a wavy edge with a swan being attacked by a bird of prey. The swan is on the right and the bird of prey on the left. The base shows curled, vine-like designs. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. William de Morgan created "Pillow with a Falcon Attacking a Swan".

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware painted with brown and black pigment on white slip under transparent glaze (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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