Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...

This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the late 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with a stencil-transfer design. Each side of the headrest has a quadrilobe cartouche framing two mythical fu lions playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. The playful scene is surrounded by a cracked ice pattern dotted with plum blossoms, symbols of winter and longevity. A geometric meander trims the corners and small bats frame coin...

In order to keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic box as a pillow. Lavishly decorated in the traditional blue-and...

Vintage blue & white Chinese garden seat with an overall floral leaf design. Will brighten up any setting.

Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif. Blue and white Chinese style ceramic garden stool with hand-painted striking floral chinoiserie floral art work...

Chinese blue and white garden seat/stool/table.

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D.