Pillow Carved with Peony Design over a Pearl-pattern Ground

Porcelain wares with carved floral designs over a pearl-pattern ground imitate the embossed silverware. Originated from the Tang dynasty and became popular in the Song dynasty, such style was widely adopted by northern kilns, including those in Hebei, Henan, and Shanxi. The colors of pearl-pattern ground and the arrangement of pearls slightly varied from kiln to kiln.