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.