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Red Lacquer Hide Headrest

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
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 luxurious for the time. Some scholars think the soft curve and height was intended to comfortably support the head and neck while preserving the intricate hairstyles of upper-class women. Paintings of auspicious creatures mid-flight adorn each end of the headrest, a dragon at one end and a phoenix on the other. Elevated by a custom steel mount, the headrest becomes a storied work of sculpture. // Depth: 6.0"

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DVEE001D
Incollect Reference #:	802650

Dimensions

W.	13 in;	H.	10 in;
W.	33.02 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

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