Vintage C.1950's Chinese Chinoiserie-Style Hand-Painted Blue & White Porcelain Male Opium Pillow Head Rest

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Vintage; Chinese, hand-painted blue and white porcelain opium pillow head rest, male form, is this classic and exquisite and timeless … Read more Vintage; Chinese, hand-painted blue and white porcelain opium pillow head rest, male form, is this classic and exquisite and timeless color combination. This one has a distinctive lily pad used, or given life as a blanket cover or draping, with the stem wrapping around the corner and stem, or strap being held by the male hand form. A delightful and whimsical attribute, with a cinched or tufted feel if overlooking from above, as images indicate. It may be used for accent, as well. The item came from a prominent Palm Beach, Florida Estate, filled with a treasure trove of Vintage far East, Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and Chinoiserie pieces of distinction. This one is the male version; of an opium pillow, head rest, most notably used in ancient times for elevating one's head, during hot, humid weather while also asleep, in bed, so as to not have one's head and neck area, to not suffuse with heat and perspiration develop. There is another available, the other being the female version within this vendor store. If you have any questions regarding this and the other one listed, you may inquire within comments, or via Support@ chairish.com should you want to maintain or acquire the pair as an inclusive duo.

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