Pillow
Item number 3588/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Blue and white porcelain pillow; hollow and rectangular in shape, with openwork on left and right sides. Openwork consists of two medallions that overlap at their edges; designs on medallions are central square cutouts and ovals along the sides. Leaves and flowers surround the medallions. Top, bottom, front, and back sides are bordered with a cloud motif; central designs are of different patterned medallions surrounded by flowering branches. Four medallions on front and back sides, done in staggered columns; seven on top and bottom with a central medallion circled by the other six.
History Of Use
Usually referred to as an opium pillow as they used to be used as headrests by people smoking opium.
Narrative
Purchased by donors in Hong Kong in 1980. Said to be over 100 years old at that time.
Item History
- Made in China between 1850 and 1880
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Linda Fitzpatrick and Ross Fitzpatrick before August 31, 2022
- Received from Ross Fitzpatrick (Donor) and Linda Fitzpatrick (Donor) on August 31, 2022
What
- Name
- Pillow
- Identification Number
- 3588/4
- Type of Item
- pillow
- Material
- clay, paint and glaze
- Overall
- height 6.4 cm, width 15.1 cm, depth 12.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Linda Fitzpatrick and Ross Fitzpatrick
- Received from
- Ross Fitzpatrick (Donor) and Linda Fitzpatrick (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1880
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before August 31, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3588/0004
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