Pillow
1115-1234 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This pillow is an example of Cizhou ware, a type of ceramic made in the northern part of China during the Jin dynasty (1115-1234). The term Cizhou encapsulates a range of wares made in several regions of northern China, often consisting of a course stoneware body covered with a white slip (a thin layer of wet clay), and then decorated with a bold design in a contrasting colour.
This technique is used to striking effect in creating the features of this ceramic pillow in the shape of a tiger. It may have been made for use in a tomb, or for the neck support of a living owner.
This technique is used to striking effect in creating the features of this ceramic pillow in the shape of a tiger. It may have been made for use in a tomb, or for the neck support of a living owner.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, glazed and painted |
| Brief description | Tiger pillow, painted and glazed stoneware, Cizhou ware, China, Jin dynasty, 1115-1234 |
| Physical description | Cizhou ware pillow in the shape of a tiger. |
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| Object history | Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co. (25 Camomile Street, EC.), accessioned in 1911. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | This pillow is an example of Cizhou ware, a type of ceramic made in the northern part of China during the Jin dynasty (1115-1234). The term Cizhou encapsulates a range of wares made in several regions of northern China, often consisting of a course stoneware body covered with a white slip (a thin layer of wet clay), and then decorated with a bold design in a contrasting colour. This technique is used to striking effect in creating the features of this ceramic pillow in the shape of a tiger. It may have been made for use in a tomb, or for the neck support of a living owner. |
| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Song Dynasty Ceramics. London: V&A Publications, 2004.
p. 72, no. 70 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.47-1911 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2005 |
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