These are antique chinese pillows. They are sometimes called opium pillows because they were used by the locals to lie down to smoke up. These pillows are hard and made of wood or papier mache and then lacquered. Sometimes there are fine designs on them but this a plain example.
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April 2, 2014 at 13:14
Most welcome 🙂
April 2, 2014 at 11:24
I think one needs the opium to enable one to rest one’s head/neck on something like that!
April 2, 2014 at 11:24
nice
April 2, 2014 at 10:59
I can’t conceive of anything more uncomfortable!
April 2, 2014 at 10:49
I’ve learnt something new today! Thanks for sharing!