Rectangular Pillow with Figural and Landscape Scenes, Double-Lotus Medallions, and (back) Tiger Seated by Trees

Rectangular Pillow with Figural and Landscape Scenes, Double-Lotus Medallions, and (back) Tiger Seated by Trees

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

Cizhou ware; stoneware, slip-coated and painted in underglaze iron brown slip

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

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