Northern Song Dynasty Cizhou Pillow with Sgraffito and Painted Flowers

A Chinese Cizhou sgraffito and painted pillow, Northern Song…
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A Chinese Cizhou sgraffito and painted pillow, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the oval section stoneware pillow covered in a white slip, the top decorated with a sgraffito barbed foliate reserve, the reserve further decorated with a spray of flowers and foliage in iron brown, the whole covered in a clear glaze., 11.5 cm high, 22 cm wide.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  

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