Rare Tang Dynasty Gilt Grey Stone Pillow
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A rare parcel gilt grey stone Pillow, late Tang Dynasty, 10th century, the curved front and sides carved in relief with a peony scroll recessed between continuous classic scroll borders, the straight recessed back with two further recessed cartouche and a pair of confronting phoenix, the highlights in gilt, 20.1 cm high, 7.4 long variable. Provenance: Eskenazi Ltd, 24/3/2004, invoice no. 77
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted. - Parcel Gilt - An item or component that is partially gilded, the purpose of the gilding being to accentuate the decoration. For example a silver vessel may have gilded highlights, or the leg of a table or chair may have gilded carvings.
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