Pillow
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Pillow

TitlePillow
Date1100s–1200s 12th century
MediumGray stoneware with underglaze painted decoration, Cizhou ware
ClassificationCeramic
OriginChina, Song dynasty (960-1279) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit linePillow, 1100s–1200s. China, Song dynasty (960-1279) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Gray stoneware with underglaze painted decoration, Cizhou ware; overall: 13.4 x 22.9 cm (5 1/4 x 9 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Langdon Warner, 1915.506
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pillow” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1100s–1200s. It is executed in gray stoneware with underglaze painted decoration, cizhou ware and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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