Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
H 5.52 in W 30.32 in D 4.73 in
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.34 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.34 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green/blue glaze, which is less common than
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.54 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 3.75 in
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrest 'Opium Pillow' with Coin Symbol, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic opium pillow /headrest of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
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H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique Chinese Stoneware Pillow 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
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The use of ceramic pillows first appeared in the Sui Dynasty between 581 and 618. The Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Stoneware
Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese pillow was hand crafted by an artisan of the Republic Era (1912–1949). Constructed in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Jin Dynasty Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow, 12th-century, China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Jin Dynasty 12th Century Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow .Tiger pillow, Jin
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. Its unusual form is densely patterned with abstract trailing vines
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a baby boy, a motif commonly
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
A Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
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* Tang Dynasty San-cai
Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Cizhou Rectangular Pillow with Carved Decoration, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Qing Dynasty Period Porcelain Tong'zi Pillows Depicting Kneeling Boys
Located in Yonkers, NY
conversations about Chinese history, art, and the intriguing use of ceramic pillows. Placed on a bookshelf
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
once used this ceramic box as a pillow. Lavishly decorated in the traditional blue-and-white style, the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
, Hongkong
Reference :
1) Sotheby's, Newyork 17 March 2009 - Fine Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - lot36
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese carved hardwood circular Opium table, having in inset figured burr wood top, carved decoration to the frieze and raised on five scrolled supp...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Hardwood
Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Motif Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese green glazed lotus motif vase, with three handles.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.
Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit.
19th century.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Blue and White Perpetual Harmony Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White lidded vases.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White lidded vases, Foo dog finials to the lids, wonderful hand painted scenes of mountains, lakes and pagoda buildings, boa...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Green Glazed Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Hunan Ceramic Jar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique late Qing Dynasty period green glaze Hunan jar from the early 20th century with petite swan neck loop handles, subtle wave effects and tapering lines. This late Qin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Exterior Studded Oak Door with Frame
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This thick studded oak door dates from the early 1900s. Perhaps it was once part of an entryway to a castle or church. Whatever its former use, this antique door with frame now makes...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Wood, Oak
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"
By Pierre Loison 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Monumental French 19th century patinated bronze group Titled "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" after a model by Pierre Loison (French, 1816-1886), depicting a young...
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19th Century French Mannerist Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Bronze
H 54.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China. This small decorative antique accent piece has two square shaped ends that allows yo...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Celadon Large Heavy Yellow Glazed Footed Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather spectacular piece in person with a wonderful glaze and color. Wonderfully designed with a good feel and heft to it.
We believe this is from the Qing Dynasty but are simpl...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Pottery
A Rare 'Yue' Celadon Glazed Octagonal Vase, Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
Finely potted with incurved facetted sides divided by raised ribs and set with two short lugs to the shoulder, the body rising to a short octagonal neck, the domed cover of conformin...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Celadon
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H 10.95 in Dm 1.97 in
Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Chinese rattan opium pillow dating to the Qing Dynasty.
Dimensions: Height 11cm x Width 42cm x Depth 13.5cm.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Rattan
1950s Tiara Gold Profile Fine China Set Paul McCobb Japan Jackson Internationale
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tiara Gold Profile Fine China Set Paul Mccobb Japan Jackson Internationale
designed by Paul McCobb 1950s Fine China Set service for four.
Midcentury Modern simple refined elegance....
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
H 1 in W 10.38 in D 10.38 in
Scandinavian Biomorphic Ceramic Vase in Green Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kristofle Handmade biomorphic vase in the style of Arne bang. Floral dekoration upon a cobra shaped body in earthy green and brown glazes. Signed to its side by the Scandinavian arti...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Hu Jar with Green Glaze Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic storage jar in "Hu" shape from Eastern Han Dynasty of China (25-220AD). The classic shaped vessel with swell shoulder and generous body is covered in a dark green gla...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Fluted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese oxblood red vases with fluted necks, accentuated by figurative ears holding wooden rings, leading to bulbous lower halves, atop a small, round foot (priced as pair).
...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
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Cizhou Ware Sgraffito Ceramic Pillow
Located in Shakespeare, ON
Cizhou ware is a type of Chinese ceramics developed during the 11-12th centuries. named after kiln
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Art Deco Ruskin Ware English Green Ceramic Pot Vase
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Chinese-inspired shape of pleasing proportions and a vibrant color. There is a very small hairline crack
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
12th Century, Cizhou Yao Jin Dynasty, Monochrome Wares
Located in London, GB
Elegant modelling pillow, scroll decoration in iron black overglaze on the with slip.
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Glazed Ceramic Pillow, Liao Dinasty China, 10th-12th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Glazed ceramic pillow is an original manufacture realizer in China during the Liao Dinasty in China
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
A ceramic pillow sounds uncomfortable but they were used in China for many centuries. Some scholars
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Tz'u Chow Stoneware Pillow
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th C. Chinese Tz'u Chow stoneware pillow of a boy. Northern China Shaanxi Province. In the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Stoneware, Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Floral Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century, Chinese Mottled Black Cat Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, cloaked in a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Black Glazed Cat Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, cloaked in a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
Chinese Green and White Glazed Headrest, Ming dynasty, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do woman once used this ceramic
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Cat Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat wearing a studded
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a “Ho Ho” boy and would have
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion
Located in Chicago, IL
once used this ceramic box as a pillow. Lavishly decorated in the traditional blue-and-white style, the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green/blue glaze, which is less common than
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
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H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
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H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
China Antique Cat Pillow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Very nice antique cat pillow in very good condition.
China, antique ceramic cat pillow
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze and cloud pattern engraving
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
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H 9.06 in W 6.5 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
In ancient China, pillows were thought to guide and influence a person’s dreams, which were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Mottled Brown Cat Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, cloaked in a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Porcelain
Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, with whiskers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ruskin Ware English Green Ceramic Pot Vase
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
his more experimental glazes reside in the most famous museums of today. A very smooth, simple Chinese
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
Chinese Opium Pipe in Bamboo, Horn and Jade. The Stem ends in a clenched hand.
Located in Leuven , BE
half a meter, a pipe bowl in ceramic and a metal fitting (“saddle”), through which the pipe-bowl plugs
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Jade
H 19.69 in W 1.07 in D 1.07 in
Antique Royal Worcester Kerr Binns English Porcelain Elephant Vase Pink Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
corners rests on a four tasseled pillow.
Modelled by James Hadley this is portrayed by David Battie in
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic, Porcelain
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Antique Chinese Cat Pillow
Located in Sarasota, FL
Vintage/antique (note the wax seal) CAT PILLOW hand crafted and hand painted beautiful colors (one
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Antique Bowl in Red Black Yellow Orange and Gold
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
highly detailed and complicated painted decoration (influenced by Chinese ink painting techniques) as
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19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows
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Ceramic, Porcelain
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Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Chinese ceramic pillows is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese ceramic pillows was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, paint and stoneware. Antique Chinese ceramic pillows have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Antique Chinese Ceramic Pillows?
Antique Chinese ceramic pillows can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $386, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $21,747.
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With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
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“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
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