Ten Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows

These traditional Korean embroidered pillows, often included in a bride's dowry during the modern era, symbolize auspicious blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life. Fe...

Pair of traditional embroidered frame, given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. The embroidered mandarin ducks symbolize marital ha...

The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...

Cizhou ware is known for its robust forms and freely applied decoration, often featuring a white slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate the head of the sleeper. The decoration on this pillow features an incised design, delineated with fine lines to create a clear and simplistic representation. The motif includes floral elements, likely peony or chrysanthemum, and foliage, which were popular during the Song and Yuan periods. The carving is subtle yet skillful, showing the artistry and aesthetic preferences of the era. Period : Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century Type : Pillow Medium : Cizhou Ware Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Datong Museum - Cizhou Pillow...

Antique Chinese embroidered textile made into a custom pillow. Antique pillow is made of Claremont champagne silk with bronze colored flat trim. Sewn sh...

Ancient rare Guan-xi embroidered panel from SouthWest China. It just needs to be mounted on a simple frame: I can do on request, but the transport would cost a little more. The embr...

This Chinese pillow was hand crafted by an artisan of the Republic Era (1912–1949). Constructed in the style of traditional ceramic or wood headrest, this pillow has an hour glass fo...

A knife-edge rectangular bolster pillow, made out of an Early 20th century Japanese Silk Obi. The Obi is the long sash that wraps around a ...