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Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950

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Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950. A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the shape of a reclining boy. To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a baby boy, a motif commonly termed "ho ho boy." Children were a popular motif in Chinese art and furniture, and were considered lucky talismans, especially for prospective parents. This ho ho boy headrest were also used by pregnant woman, hoping the pillow would give them dreams of a healthy baby. A monochrome white glaze sheets across the exterior and pools in the folds of the sleeping child's clothes. Dimensions: Height: 7.75 in Width: 10 in Depth: 4.75 in. Circa 1950s. Condition: Some small cracks at the base, check pictures and videos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. small crack at base.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BLC9241stDibs: LU906841415612

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