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Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1920

Name: Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, C. 1920
Price: 328 USD
Availability: InStock

$328

PAGODA RED

Chicago, IL

Condition Notes: Minor wear consistent with age and use Minor wear consistent with age and use less

Description: This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid … more This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. Dated to the early 20th century, this example is glazed in the blue-and-white style with floral scrollwork and geometric meanders surrounding coin-shaped cutouts symbolizing wealth. The short ends of the headrest are decorated with mythical fu lion dogs playing with embroidered balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy.

Minor hairline cracks to coin cutouts. less

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