Oreiller, M.C. 9469, between 960 and 1127

Author(s): anonymous, potter date of production: between 960 and 1127 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): pillow materials and techniques: stoneware, molding, underglaze painted decoration, lead glaze place(s) of execution/realization: cizhou dimensions - artwork: height: 12. 1cm width: 33. 1cm depth: 18. 3 cm description: sandstone pillow shaped with irregular six sides. With black painted decoration under green cover: edges with geometric decoration; side decoration of stylized mountains. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription - below engraved cursive inscription with stylized mountain side decoration: (chinese writing – cursive (caoshu)) iconographic description: geometric decoration (lily flowers) themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, mountainous or rocky landscape, lily mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 25–11–1970 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9469. Date: between 960 and 1127.