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Cizhou ware ceramic pillow, From Hebei Province, northern China, c1050-c1150. Ceramic pillows were used by the living, but also buried in tombs for the next life, along with other items for daily use. This pillow is in the shape of a leaf, set on a square base. The headrest was probably coated with white slip, then a layer of black slip. This was incised and then cut away to leave the design of the dancing bear attached to a pole. Scrape marks are visible on the white background. Finally, a transparent glaze was applied. The term 'Cizhou ware' refers to a type of sturdy stoneware produced at many kilns throughout the northern Chinese provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shaanxi. OA, 1936.10-12.169.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201387

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4620px × 3779px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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