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Pillow in Shape of Reclining Woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pillow in Shape of Reclining Woman by Isamu Noguchi. The object is a pale green, ceramic or porcelain pillow with a curved top and a base. The top of the pillow is oval shaped and flat. It features an etched floral pattern on the surface. The base features a reclining woman on her side with her head propped on her hand. The woman's body is depicted from the shoulders to the feet. The base is flat with rounded edges. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised and carved decoration under celadon glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 476 px
Museum record:
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