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Blue & White Fu Lion Porcelain Headrest

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Glazed porcelain
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1920
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical
Dealer Reference #:	CESB017
Incollect Reference #:	802183

Dimensions

W.	5.25 in;	H.	6 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	13.34 cm;	H.	15.24 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

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