A Chinese lacquer and split cane opium bolster pillow, probably Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the body of concave form, the ends painted with scenes including the monk Tang Sanzang riding on Bai Longma the white dragon-horse. 85 cm long overall x 17 cm wide x 16 cm high. Together with a similar but longer opium bolster pillow, it's ends are painted with fruit.
Sold for £90
Condition Report
The cane is intact but the lacquer shows some natural cracking.
A Chinese lacquer and split cane opium bolster pillow, probably Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the body of concave form, the ends painted with scenes including the monk Tang Sanzang riding on Bai Longma the white dragon-horse. 85 cm long overall x 17 cm wide x 16 cm high. Together with a similar but longer opium bolster pillow, it's ends are painted with fruit.