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LOT 1961
Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Terracotta Pillow
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
14 1/4 in. (2.45 kg, 36 cm).
With green floral motifs; hollow-formed with decorative piercings complementing the main design.
Provenance
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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