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A Superb and Rare Pair of Chinese Carved Bamboo Head Rests
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Superb and Rare Pair of Chinese Carved Bamboo Head Rests

19th century
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An unusual and rare pair of Chinese carved bamboo head rests. One of Hotei laughing Buddha and the other of a lady with very finely carved faces and a good patina and used as pillows. There is a charge for postage they are quite heavy

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Chinese Carved Bamboo Headrests to the 19th Century.

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SA1185109
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An unusual and rare pair of Chinese carved bamboo head rests.
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One of Hotei laughing Buddha and the other of a lady with very finely carved faces and a good patina and used as pillows.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

There is a charge for postage they are quite heavy

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Chinese Carved Bamboo Headrests to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185109
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A pair of carved brown bamboo headrests depicted as rounded smiling figures with smooth polished surfaces.
A superb and rare pair of Chinese carved bamboo head rests
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A pair of carved brown bamboo headrests depicted as rounded smiling figures with smooth polished surfaces.
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Traditional Chinese headrests, often referred to as pillows, were developed over centuries to support the neck rather than the head during sleep. Crafted from cool materials such as bamboo, ceramic, and wood, they helped maintain elaborate hairstyles and offered relief during warm weather.

These objects are typically carved from dense bamboo stalks or root sections, utilizing the natural hollow cylinder and nodes of the plant. Artisans hollowed, carved, polished, and sometimes lacquered the exterior to create smooth surfaces and detailed figurative reliefs.

Authenticity is indicated by natural age cracking along the grain, a deep reddish-brown patina from handling and oxidisation, and hand-carving marks beneath the finish. The weight and dense fibrous structure of mature bamboo also distinguish original pieces from modern reproductions.

These sculptural objects function well as decorative accents on bookshelves, console tables, or mantelpieces. Their rich wood tones and distinct figurative forms add historical texture when paired with contemporary art or minimalist decor.

Keep bamboo objects in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and severe humidity fluctuations, which cause splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry brush and occasionally apply a light coat of natural microcrystalline wax to protect the patina.
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