A CHINESE CIZHOU PILLOW

SONG DYNASTY 960-1279 AD

The ruyi head-shaped top painted with a tiger in a mountainous landscape, with a border of whorls within concentric bands, the sides with freely-drawn foliate scroll designs, 25.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Helen Espir, no.155. Purchased from Christie's London, 12th December 1988, lot 109A.