Antique Japanese Wood Lacquered Base Neck Pillow
This is an antique Japanese neck rest or pillow called takamakura. This neck rest consists of an angular, carved base made of brown lacquered wood. The pillow is made of red silk fabric. The pillow is likely stuffed with dried rice hulls/husks, as it was a common stuffing material at the time.
A neck rest, or Takamakura, is a support stand for the neck designed to keep hair intact while sleeping or resting and was used by the Japanese traditional female entertainers, the Geisha, to preserve their outstanding hair.
- Brown, red, beige
- Wood, lacquer, silk
- C1900
- Item weight: 524 grams
- Packed weight: 924 grams
- Approx. [Base] 10 cm long x 19.5 cm wide x 14.5 cm tall; [Pillow] 6 cm wide x 19.5 cm long; [Assembled Height] 19 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Base: Lacquer peels/cracks on edges, scratches, and marks. Pillow: Fading, discolorations, stains, silk is worn, holes. Tear at center with stuffing spilling out a little. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this item at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
