Rectangular Pillow with Mandarin Ducks in a Lily Pond

Rectangular Pillow with Mandarin Ducks in a Lily Pond

Jin dynasty, (1115–1234), late 12th/13th century · China

Cizhou ware; earthenware, slip-coated with green and amber-yellow glazes and carved and incised decoration

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Russell Tyson Fund

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