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Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Headrest

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  • Chinese Sancai Peony Headrest, c. 1900
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    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 Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850
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    Crafted of painted, lacquered hide, this extraordinary headrest was created in China's Jiangxi province over 150 years ago. Its pliable design enabled contour comfort - quite luxurio...
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  • Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
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    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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  • 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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    Elm

  • Chinese Celadon Glazed Temple Headrest, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    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 pure...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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    Porcelain

  • Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
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    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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