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Tricolor-glazed lotus-leaf-shaped pillow offers heat relief
Updated: Aug 10, 2026
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Imagine resting your head on a cool ceramic pillow on a sweltering summer night. This Song Dynasty (960-1279) tricolor-glazed (sancai) pillow features a lotus-leaf-shaped surface and an adorable child beneath it, glazed in lively yellow, green, and white.
The lotus leaf has long symbolized coolness in Chinese culture. Just looking at it feels refreshing! Collection: Henan Museum.
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