Pillow, 10th-11th century, 4-11/16 x 7-13/16 x 4-1/2 in. (11.9 x 19.8 x 11.4 cm), Cizhou ware Stoneware with impressed décor under a 'three-color' (sancai) glaze, China, 10th-11th century, A variant of the basic box-shaped pillow is the so-called 'ingot shape' which resembles in profile, the general form of a Chinese silver ingot. This work displays a subtle, moulded design under its green and amber san cai glaze that simulates a brocaded textile. It may be that the pillow is actually meant to replicate a type of fabric covered cushion or pillow.