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Unknown — A Shanxi sancai 'lion' pillow, Northern Song dynasty 北宋 山西三彩劃麒麟紋臥獅形枕
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A Shanxi sancai 'lion' pillow, Northern Song dynasty 北宋 山西三彩劃麒麟紋臥獅形枕

This Northern Song dynasty sancai ceramic pillow features a reclining lion adorned with decorative details, exemplifying the sophisticated ceramic traditions of ancient China. The three-color glazing technique demonstrates advanced technical mastery and aesthetic refinement.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 337

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Unknown, A Shanxi sancai 'lion' pillow, Northern Song dynasty 北宋 山西三彩劃麒麟紋臥獅形枕

This Northern Song dynasty sancai ceramic pillow features a reclining lion adorned with decorative details, exemplifying the sophisticated ceramic traditions of ancient China. The three-color glazing technique demonstrates advanced technical mastery and aesthetic refinement.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pillow, Animal, Lion, Medieval, Ornamental, Sancai Glaze, Dynasty, Decorative Art, Ceramic, Chinese

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art