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A rectangular shape that looks like a small-scale pillow.
Pillow
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Pillow

Artist Edgar de Souza (Brazilian, born 1962)
Date1995
MediumPainted and lacquered wood
Dimensions2 1/2 x 11 x 8 in., (6.4 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm,)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of private donors
Object number2005.19.5
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