Tiger-Shaped Pillow with Floral Spray

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

Cizhou ware; slip-coated earthenware with underglaze iron brown and amber painting

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

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