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What is a Chinese porcelain pillow?

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What is a Chinese porcelain pillow?
A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
pillow from an antique opium bed, with hand painted calligraphy motifs. Created in China during the Qing
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

Vintage Indian Batik Kantha Indigo Patchwork with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
intricately decorated Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Each one is slightly different making it a unique beauty
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Chinese 19th Century Porcelain Cizhou-Ware Cat "Pillow"
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese 19th Century Porcelain Cizhou-Ware Cat "Pillow" Offered for sale is a Chinese 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte pillows, Rare to find a pair, each one decorated with figures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Stoneware Pillow 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique Chinese pillows were made from a wide range of materials including bamboo, jade, porcelain
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Qing Dynasty Period Porcelain Tong'zi Pillows Depicting Kneeling Boys
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period porcelain Tong'zi pillows from the 19th century, in the form of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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