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Pillow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular pillow with a curved top, made of dark-colored material, possibly stone or ceramic. Top surface is flat and curved, with a thick border around edge, and features etched design of two birds on either side of a central floral motif. The side surfaces have a diamond-shaped etched pattern. Small, rectangular plaque with illegible text positioned in front of the pillow on a flat surface. The background is plain and light-colored. The pillow is titled "Pillow" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Medium:
Pottery
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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