Description: Chinese Cizhou
Sgraffito and Molded Cream Glaze Pillow
Song Dynasty (960-1279)
The slightly concave top molded in low relief of a bird perched on a flowering branch within a sgraffito scrolling vine border; the sides molded in relief with a flowering peony. Restoration to left side of upper rim and chip. 5-1/4 x 11-1/4 x 10-3/8 in (13.3 x 28.6 x 26.3 cm)Property from A Private Washington, DC Collection
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Notes: Provenance: Christie''s, Paris, Arts d''Asie, Sale 5020, November 26, 2002, lot 76