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A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow, — A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow, Jin dynasty 金 黑釉鐵鏽花八方枕

A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow,

A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow, Jin dynasty 金 黑釉鐵鏽花八方枕

An octagonal pillow from the Jin dynasty with black glaze and russet-colored painted decoration, combining utilitarian design with aesthetic appeal. The geometric shape and contrasting glaze colors exemplify Jin ceramic innovation.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 349

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A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow,, A russet-painted black-glazed octagonal pillow, Jin dynasty 金 黑釉鐵鏽花八方枕

An octagonal pillow from the Jin dynasty with black glaze and russet-colored painted decoration, combining utilitarian design with aesthetic appeal. The geometric shape and contrasting glaze colors exemplify Jin ceramic innovation.

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Related themes

Pillow, Black Glaze, Decorated Ware, Octagonal, Chinese Pottery, Ceramic, Russet Painting, Jin Dynasty