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Pillow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and white octagonal box with a curved top. The top is white around the edges and has a black background with a design. Two white cranes, one on the left and one on the right. The crane on the left faces right and the crane on the right faces left. Between the cranes is an orange flower with green leaves. The sides are green with a patterned design. The box is titled "Pillow" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Earthenware with sgraffito and mold-impressed designs under colored glazes (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 328 px
Public Domain
Yes
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