Rectangular pillow

Made:
1880-1920 in China
maker:
Unknown
Leather pillow

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Leather pillow
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Leather pillow, rectangular with concave upper and lower surfaces, coated with red lacquor, Chinese, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657036
Materials:
leather and wood
Measurements:
overall: 172 mm x 85 mm x 135 mm,
type:
pillow

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