Pillow

Datelate 13th-early 14th century

Label TextInscribed with Fuyuan wangjia zhao ("Made by the Wang family of Fuyuan"), this rectangular pillow is decorated with narrative scenes executed in black. The scenes may have derived from woodblock printed illustrations of popular literature and drama.

Object number47.114

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Glaze, Pattern and Image: Decoration in Chinese Ceramics", September 7, 2002 - November 19, 2002 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)

Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions5 x 15 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (12.7 x 39.37 x 18.1 cm)

MediumStoneware with black decoration on white slip ceramic and slip