Cloud-Shaped Pillow

Cloud-Shaped Pillow

Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), late 10th century · China

Cizhou ware; stoneware, slip-coated with underglaze marbled, inlaid, and impressed decoration

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Purchased with funds provided by Otto C. Deering

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