Chinese Headrest

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Description

China headrest fashioned in the style of a tiger. A panel on its back is decorated with painted flowers.

Production date

Late 12th Century

Production place

China

Department

Social History

Object type

sculpture
furniture

Measurements

60 mm x 175 mm x 50 mm

Media/materials

Materials/<materials by composition>/inorganic material/<clay and clay products>/<clay products>/<ceramic and ceramic products>/ceramic/porcelain/bone china

Accession no

1999.31

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