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.
Rattan
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.
Rattan, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Brass Opium Pillow Sculpture, Kneeling Boy, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
So, too, did the use of opium pillows.
Brass
A Chinese Ceramic Turquoise Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
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 only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium s...
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
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 motifs. They also feature pierced sides with symbols of Chinese coins which are a symbo...
Ceramic
$875 / item
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.
Rattan
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Figural Pillow, Hand-Painted Boy, 1978
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding, vintage mid 20th century piece is a traditional Chinese porcelain figural pillow (often historically referred to as an "opium pillow" or "boy pillow") modeled in th...
Enamel
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, pillow, two small drawers and auspicious carved cloudy motifs.
Rattan, Wood
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rich customers would lay on a bed and rest their head on opium pillows made either of wood, leather or porcelain.
Rattan, Elm
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 showing signs of intensive use.
Plywood
Pair of Gloria Vanderbilt Japanese Opium Pillows
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Glam pair of Japanese opium pillows designed by Gloria Vanderbilt and sold through luxury department stores.
Ceramic
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, even wear from genuine use. It is a fine collectible from the late Qing dynasty.
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.89 in W 4.93 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 only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium s...
Ceramic
Sold
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 only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium s...
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.89 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century Set
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ceramic pillows of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.06 in W 6.5 in D 2.37 in
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 amid opium smoke houses.
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rich customers would lay on a bed and rest their head on opium pillows made either of wood, leather or porcelain.
Leather
Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow
Located in MEAUX, FR
Rediscovered History & Beauty: Kintsugi Porcelain Opium Pillow Discover a fascinating and historically rich art object: a blue and white porcelain opium pillow.
Porcelain
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 been converted into a lamp.
Ceramic, Wood
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