Offered by: PAGODA RED
1740 W Webster Chicago, IL 60614 , United States Call Seller 773.235.1188

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Sancai Peony Headrest

$ 1,480
  • Description
    To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. Its unusual form is densely patterned with abstract trailing vines, fronds, and blossoms. The headrest is topped with a scene of three delicate peonies, emblems of love and symbols of feminine beauty. Drawing on Tang-dynasty sancai, or three color ware, the Qing-dynasty headrest is coated in green, amber, and cream glazes that flow and mix over its sculptural form. A century of age and use has given the headrest's rich glazed finish a fantastic crazed texture that calls to be touched.
  • More Information
    Period: 1900-1919
    Condition: Good.
    Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: BJGG003
    Incollect Reference #: 802304
  • Dimensions
    W. 8 in; H. 5 in;
    W. 20.32 cm; H. 12.7 cm;
Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.

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