Antique Japanese Geisha Wooden Headrest Taka-Makura And Tea Tin, Porcelain Dress Adornment Tassels, Souvenir Plaques, Vintage Scrolls, And Tile In Frame With Bamboo Motif

Including:
- Antique Japanese large tea tin measuring 8"W x 8"D x 13.5"H.
- Antique 1800's Japanese Handcrafted Wood Headrest Geisha Pillow Taka-Makura measuring 11"Diam. x 3"D x 6"H (see below).
- Three vintage Japanese scrolls.
- Vintage Japanese souvenir plaque from The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) measuring 6"Diam. x 5.5"W.
- Wooden Japanese plaque.
- Set of two vintage porcelain dress-adornment tassels measuring 9"L.
- Tile in frame with bamboo motif measuring 8"Square.
Taka-Makura from eBay...
Used to support the head raised during sleep, most often by Geishas to protect their intricate hairstyle. During training, young Geishas underwent rigorous training to avoid their hair touching the ground during sleep - wet rice would be spread on the floor around the Taka-Makura pillow by the elders, and would stick to their hair if it comes into contact. All handcrafted from wood with all-wood joints - no adhesive or fasteners or nails used.
Condition: very good.

18%

Lisa Kohl | (917) 400-0811 | lisa@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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Stamford, CT

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