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A qingbai 'waves' pillow, — A qingbai 'waves' pillow, Song dynasty  宋 青白釉水波紋枕

A qingbai 'waves' pillow,

A qingbai 'waves' pillow, Song dynasty 宋 青白釉水波紋枕

This Song dynasty qingbai ceramic pillow features elegant wave patterns rendered in the refined pale blue-green glaze characteristic of the period. The functional yet decorative object exemplifies the sophisticated ceramic traditions of Song China.

Medium
Glazed Ceramic (Porcelain)

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 343

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A qingbai 'waves' pillow,, A qingbai 'waves' pillow, Song dynasty 宋 青白釉水波紋枕

This Song dynasty qingbai ceramic pillow features elegant wave patterns rendered in the refined pale blue-green glaze characteristic of the period. The functional yet decorative object exemplifies the sophisticated ceramic traditions of Song China.

Medium
Glazed Ceramic (Porcelain)
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pillow, Wave Pattern, Qingbai Glaze, Decorative Arts, Song Dynasty, Blue-White, Ceramic, Chinese