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Rectangular Pillow with Mandarin Ducks in a Lily Pond

Jin dynasty, (1115–1234), late 12th/13th century
Cizhou ware; earthenware, slip-coated with green and amber-yellow glazes and carved and incised decoration
18 × 11 cm (7.1 × 4.3 in)

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