A Chinese Cizhou-ware Ceramic Pillow with Double-phoenix Décor, North Song period, 11th / early 12th century, L: 45 cm x W: 33 cm x H: 28 cm

A Discovery of Dragons
Online Exhibition: March 14 – April 18, 2024

One of the highlights of Kaikodo LLC‘s upcoming Asia Week New York online exhibition, A Discovery of Dragons, is a Chinese Cizhou-ware Ceramic Pillow with Double-phoenix Décor. This stoneware pillow is a breathtaking example of a technique for producing ceramic decoration perfected by Cizhou potters during the 11th century of the Song dynasty in northern China. The remarkable precision apparent in the production of the rare double-phoenix design on the headrest of the pillow and the density and intricate placement of the stamped rings forming the ground are exemplary, producing an effect that is as close to refined metalware decoration as a potter could get.

Dragon Mirror (detail)