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Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900

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  • Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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  • Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    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 abstrac...
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  • Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
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    No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
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    Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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    Hide, Fabric, Wood

  • Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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    Elm

  • Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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    Metal

  • Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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