SculptureChinese8th century

Miniature Rectangular Pillow with Stylized Floral Decoration

8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware: white earthenware with ead-fluxed clear, emerald-green, and caramel-brown glaze over stamped decoration

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.8 x 10.6 x 9 cm (1 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Provenance

William B. Goldstein, M.D. purchased from Kaikodo, New York

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