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Pillow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Pillow" by James Ensor. Rectangular object with rounded edges and a curved top, resembling a pillow. The object is primarily yellow-brown with dark brown designs. The top has curved, swirling lines forming rounded shapes. The sides have various designs, including wavy lines, curved shapes, and what appears to be a face. The background is gray and white, with the object casting a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century
Medium:
Marbled earthenware with yellow glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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