Lot Essay
This appears to be an unusual design in Liao dynasty pillows. However, the theme suggesting male progeny is a recurring subject matter in Chinese art.
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LIAO DYNASTY (907-1125)
Details
AN AMBER AND GREEN-GLAZED MOLDED PILLOW
LIAO DYNASTY (907-1125)
Molded in high relief around the sides with a frieze of foliate scroll, with boys playing amidst the leafy stems on the back which is glazed in green and amber while the rest is glazed in amber only
9 13/16in. (24.9cm.) long
LIAO DYNASTY (907-1125)
Molded in high relief around the sides with a frieze of foliate scroll, with boys playing amidst the leafy stems on the back which is glazed in green and amber while the rest is glazed in amber only
9 13/16in. (24.9cm.) long
Provenance
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Breece III; Christie's, New York, 18 September 2003, lot 234.
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