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Chinese Opium Pillow

Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century
Chinese Rattan Opium Pillow from Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Chinese Rattan & Lacquer Opium Pillows from Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Rattan & Lacquer Opium Pillows from Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Rattan & Lacquer Opium Pillows from Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This pair of Chinese rattan opium pillows are from the Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. They feature red

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Rattan, Lacquer

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

the distinctive green-glaze of Shiwan ware. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Whimsical circa 1900 Chinese brass opium pillow in the form of a kneeling boy. The boy shown

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.
Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare Chinese opium smoker's kit, including a lacquered boiled cardboard pillow-box and a pipe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden lady's opium bed from the 19th century, with rattan seat

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

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H 2.8 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in

Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow

Located in MEAUX, FR

Rediscovered History & Beauty: Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow Discover a fascinating and

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2010s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest
Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest

Chinese Antique Stoneware Cat Pillow, Opium Pillow, Headrest

Located in Bochum, NRW

China, antique ceramic cat pillow, beautifully glazed in brown, cream, and cobalt blue, with good

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

houses. Shiwan ware originates from the Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong, China. This pillow features

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Shiwan ware originates from the Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong, China. This pillow features an

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Shiwan ware originates from the Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong, China. This pillow features an

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

the distinctive green-glaze of Shiwan ware. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

houses. Shiwan ware originates from the Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong, China. The pillows feature an

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow with Cloud Engraving, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp
1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp

1970s Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Opium Figural Pillow Lamp

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, 1970s, Chinese polychrome ceramic figurative sculpture opium pillow that has

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container. Round shaped lidded opium container bo...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Leather Pillow with Hand Painted Flowers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period cinnabar lacquer leather pillow from an antique opium bed, with hand painted floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this leather pillo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Leather

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Chinese Opium Pillow For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese opium pillow you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, natural fiber and rattan, every Chinese opium pillow was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese opium pillow — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese opium pillow bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Opium Pillow?

The average selling price for a Chinese opium pillow at 1stDibs is $306, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $1,485 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Opium Pillow
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.