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What is a Chinese porcelain pillow?

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What is a Chinese porcelain pillow?
A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
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Chinese 19th Century Porcelain Cizhou-Ware Cat "Pillow"
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese 19th Century Porcelain Cizhou-Ware Cat "Pillow" Offered for sale is a Chinese 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950. A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte pillows, Rare to find a pair, each one decorated with figures
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Pillows
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Period Porcelain Tong'zi Pillows Depicting Kneeling Boys
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period porcelain Tong'zi pillows from the 19th century, in the form of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

"Meng" Pillow by Xie Dong
By Xie Dong
Located in Chicago, IL
Capturing the ephemeral beauty of a pillow recently dimpled with use, Xie Dong’s porcelain pillow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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