This Northern Song dynasty Cizhou ware pillow showcases the kiln's renowned sgraffiato technique, wherein black slip decoration is meticulously incised to expose the cream colored ground beneath. The ruyi shaped headrest and pentagonal base are adorned with three elegant lotus blooms surrounded by scrolling peony foliage, demonstrating the ceramic artisans' mastery of both form and decorative precision. The selective glazing that leaves portions of the stoneware body exposed is characteristic of Cizhou production and adds textural variation to this exceptional and rare functional vessel.