Asian Art I - 15th November 2016

Lot 25

A CHINESE CIZHOU PILLOW SONG DYNASTY 960-1279 AD The ruyi head-shaped top painted with a tiger in...

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £6000

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Description

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.