A rare parcel gilt grey stone Pillow, late Tang Dynasty, 10th century, the curved front and sides carved in relief with a peony scroll recessed between continuous classic scroll borders, the straight recessed back with two further recessed cartouche and a pair of confronting phoenix, the highlights in gilt, 20.1 cm high, 7.4 long variable. Provenance: Eskenazi Ltd, 24/3/2004, invoice no. 77