Ethnika Home Decor And Antiques
New Rochelle , NY
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 12.25ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Pattern
- Other
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Celadon
- Condition Notes
- good good less
- Description
- Vintage Chinoiserie hand carved Celadon Resting Opium pillow in the shape of a Butterfly , .These pillows were used in … more Vintage Chinoiserie hand carved Celadon Resting Opium pillow in the shape of a Butterfly , .These pillows were used in opium dens in China from the 19th century onwards. People would put their money and valuables under the pillow or through the hole, and would lay down to smoke their opium. . The smokers claimed that the opium made the pillow feel as soft as a cloud and the warmth the opium brought would counteract the coolness of the porcelain. It is unsigned.This charming piece is approximately 12.25” long x 3.25” tall x 6” deep less
Ethnika Home Decor And Antiques
New Rochelle , NY
Super Seller
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