Rectangular Pillow with Figural and Landscape Scenes, Double-Lotus Medallions, and (back) Tiger Seated by Trees
| Title | Rectangular Pillow with Figural and Landscape Scenes, Double-Lotus Medallions, and (back) Tiger Seated by Trees |
|---|---|
| Artist | China |
| Date | Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century 13th century |
| Medium | Cizhou ware; stoneware, slip-coated and painted in underglaze iron brown slip |
| Classification | stoneware |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Russell Tyson |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Rectangular Pillow with Figural and Landscape Scenes, Double-Lotus Medallions, and (back) Tiger Seated by Trees” is a work by China, dated Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century. It is executed in cizhou ware; stoneware, slip-coated and painted in underglaze iron brown slip and classified as stoneware. 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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Dated to Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century. Explore the wider set of works from the 13th century held in the archive.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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