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 21:57
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April 2, 2014 at 13:20
Thanks for post. Very informative!
April 2, 2014 at 13:15
otherwise it’s rather uncomfortable;p
April 2, 2014 at 13:15
thank you! 🙂
April 2, 2014 at 13:15
Ya, it’s not very comfy