DepartmentAsia
Headrests
NameHeadrests
Datec. 1950
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumwood, lacquer, string, fabric, paper
Dimensionsoverall: 16 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2005.8.2V
Object numberFA.2005.8.2V
DescriptionHeadrest ensemble. Lacquered wood base with cylindrical pillow, wrapped in paper on top of base. The paper acts as a "pillowcase"- to be discarded when soiled. Pillow made of printed velvet stuffed with buck wheat hulls. Black lacquered base has design of cranes & trees, gold & red.
c. 1950
Mid 20th Century
Mid 20th century
First Half of 20th Century
CA 1960, STAFF
c. 1935
