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Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
$780
£583.79
€675.99
CA$1,084.07
A$1,221.03
CHF 632.33
MX$14,828.95
NOK 8,032.04
SEK 7,619.06
DKK 5,043.82
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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.
Painted in the style of Ming-dynasty cizhou ware, this ceramic headrest was painted with gestural brushstrokes of warm browns atop a creamy-white slip base. The headrest is supported by two crouching mythical guardians with fearsome expressions meant to protect the sleeping owner from evil spirits. In the center is the image of a tiger, known as the "king of the wild beasts" in Chinese folklore, and an emblem of courage, dignity, and ferocity. Painted atop the headrest is the calming scene of a scholar fishing in a meditation garden - intended to encourage peaceful dreams while the guardians below protect from nightmares.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Glazed
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJGG0021stDibs: LU820013099461
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