Chinese Figural Ceramic Beast Headrest / Pillow – Jun-Ware Style Glaze - Ceramic - China - 20th century

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Selected by Sarah Le Helley

A visually compelling Chinese figural ceramic pillow or scholar's stand, masterfully modeled as a crouching mythical guardian beast (Bixie or Buddhist Lion) supporting a shallow, curved headrest platform on its back. Good overall condition. No structural restoration detected. Minor glaze bubbles, iron spots, firing anomalies, and manufacturing imperfections inherent to the thick, rustic glazing process. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to inspect the base and surface texture.

No. 106633473

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Chinese Figural Ceramic Beast Headrest / Pillow – Jun-Ware Style Glaze - Ceramic - China - 20th century

A visually compelling Chinese figural ceramic pillow or scholar's stand, masterfully modeled as a crouching mythical guardian beast (Bixie or Buddhist Lion) supporting a shallow, curved headrest platform on its back.

Good overall condition. No structural restoration detected. Minor glaze bubbles, iron spots, firing anomalies, and manufacturing imperfections inherent to the thick, rustic glazing process. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to inspect the base and surface texture.

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€ 6

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Selected by Sarah Le Helley

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