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This ceramic pillow in the form of a cloud—a design pattern variously referred to as <em>ruyi</em>, the shape of a head of an auspicious scepter—is a fine example of <em>qingbai</em> ware from Jiangxi province. It has a pure white body covered with a transparent, glassy glaze that carries a faint greenish tinge, thus giving it another name, <em>yingqing</em>, or "shadow blue." On the surface of the pillow is a carved and incised design of repeating wave patterns. The beauty of this piece lies in its elegance of form, simplicity of design, and delicacy of workmanship.
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163079
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Cloud-Collar Pillow with Waves
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163079
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Cloud-Collar Pillow with Waves
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This ceramic pillow in the form of a cloud—a design pattern variously referred to as <em>ruyi</em>, the shape of a head of an auspicious scepter—is a fine example of <em>qingbai</em> ware from Jiangxi province. It has a pure white body covered with a transparent, glassy glaze that carries a faint greenish tinge, thus giving it another name, <em>yingqing</em>, or "shadow blue." On the surface of the pillow is a carved and incised design of repeating wave patterns. The beauty of this piece lies in its elegance of form, simplicity of design, and delicacy of workmanship.
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1000s–1100s
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en
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Q60755391
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Ceramic
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Overall: 10 x 17.5 x 13.4 cm (3 15/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
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China, Jiangxi Province, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)
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2003.88
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glazed porcelain with incised and carved decoration
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Cloud-Collar Pillow with Waves, 1000s–1100s. China, Jiangxi Province, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). Glazed porcelain with incised and carved decoration; overall: 10 x 17.5 x 13.4 cm (3 15/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange), 2003.88
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China - Song Dynasty
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While ceramic might not be your choice for a pillow, it actually kept the user cool as they slept.
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Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange)
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2026-05-29 08:28:44.948000
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163079
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Chinese Art
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China - Song Dynasty
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glazed porcelain with incised and carved decoration
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