Tiger-shaped pillow painted in black and yellow on white ground, Cizhou type, Shanxi
Description
The Cizhou kiln was a famous folk porcelain kiln in northern China, which began producing green porcelain as early as the Northern Qi, Sui and Tang dynasties. In the Northern Song dynasty, the kiln also produced porcelain with white slip. The Cizhou kiln was famous for its simplistic and liberal painting style, which was complemented by an innovative underglaze technique. According to archaeological data, the Cizhou kilns specialised in making ceramic pillows and other designs with painted floral patterns.
Object Information
Date Created:
Jin Dynasty (1115-1234)
Local ID:
C1994.0040
Collection:
Chinese Antiquities
Credit Line:
Donated by Mr Lee Luen-fai
Dimensions:
H 11 cm W 17cm Dp 37 cm
Materials:
Ceramics
Period:
Jin Dynasty (1115-1234)
Rights:
Hong Kong Museum of Art
