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Red Lacquer Hide Pillow

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Dated to the late 19th century, this fine Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the headrest has a pliable design that enabled contour comfort - quite luxurious for the time. Brushed atop an under layer of black lacquer, the bright cinnabar red lacquer finish has worn gently from years of use for a richly worn finish with subtle crazing. Brushed with gold pigments, each end is decorated with stylized flowers and accompanying poetry. // Depth: 4.5"

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CFC594
Incollect Reference #:	802602

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	9 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

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