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Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
$1,480
£1,137.03
€1,306.43
CA$2,081.80
A$2,338.81
CHF 1,222.03
MX$28,546.30
NOK 15,516.25
SEK 14,605.28
DKK 9,749.09
About the Item
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. Its unusual form is densely patterned with abstract trailing vines, fronds, and blossoms. The headrest is topped with a scene of three delicate peonies, emblems of love and symbols of feminine beauty. Drawing on Tang-dynasty sancai, or three color ware, the Qing-dynasty headrest is coated in green, amber, and cream glazes that flow and mix over its sculptural form. A century of age and use has given the headrest's rich glazed finish a fantastic crazed texture that calls to be touched.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJGG0031stDibs: LU820013099681
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