Petite Cat Pillow

c. 1900
$880 USD
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Dimensions
W: 7.0" D: 2.75" H: 4.0"
Materials
Glaze
Earthenware
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Collection #
ZHA036
Estimated Shipping
$38

This petite ceramic figure of a crouching cat is designed after traditional Chinese headrests, used to maintain good posture, preserve elaborate hairstyles and keep the head cool during sleep. Whether functional or purely decorative, such headrests were crafted from a variety of materials and were often decorated with elaborate patterns or symbolic motifs.

Sculpted of glazed earthenware, this small headrest depicts a kitten with a black-and-white coat relaxing in a loaf position. Credited with a power to protect against evil spirits, perhaps for its ability to see in the dark, the cat is the ideal guardian for a headrest pillow, protecting its owner while they dream.

Losses to both ears.

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Headrests

Headrests and neck pillows have been used since ancient times to keep the head elevated while sleeping and hold the body in a comfortable position. Whether functional or purely decorative, such headrests were crafted from a variety of materials and were often decorated with elaborate patterns or symbolic motifs.

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