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Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
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To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or purely decorative, such headrests were crafted from a variety of materials and were often decorated with elaborate patterns or symbolic motifs.
This ceramic headrest dates to the turn of the century and is modeled in the form of a temple or other grand building. Likely intended as a decorative sculpture, the headrest is charmingly detailed, with perforated lattice windows, low outer railings, and a curved top textured to resemble roof tiles. Peering through the arched doorway, you can make out a group of robed figures performing a ceremony before a raised altar. A pale blue-green celadon glaze cloaks the exterior with a glassy finish.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Style:Qing (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Glazed
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor chips and losses.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CESB0221stDibs: LU820031278312
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