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THB(2) Antique Chinese Ceramic Opium Pillows
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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LiveAug 25, 2024
Over 800 lots will be offered in day 2 of our 2 day weekend. There are multiple lots of important fine art from landscapes and etchings to old masters and portraits. We have a great collection of sterling silver, 18th and 19th century furniture, a lifetime collection of fantastic estate jewelry, Asian antiquities, and more! Sarasota Estate Auction sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
Pair of ceramic opium pilloww, black laquered with gold ends with landscape scenes.
Ceramic opium pillows, also known as opium headrests, are distinctive objects used historically in East Asia, particularly in China, during the Qing dynasty. These pillows were crafted from ceramic materials and were designed to support the head of someone reclining while smoking opium. The use of these pillows was not merely functional but also reflected cultural aesthetics, often being ornately decorated with intricate designs, symbols, and inscriptions. The shape of the pillow was typically rectangular or cylindrical, with a hollow interior that sometimes served as storage for small items. Opium pillows are now valued as antiques and cultural artifacts, offering insight into the opium-smoking practices and the daily life of the period. They are often displayed in museums and collections as examples of decorative art and historical objects.
Size: 8 x 4 x 5 in.
#2944 #3
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8 x 4 x 5 in.
