Chinese Pillow in Figure of Elephant

A pillow for the head, supported by an elephant on its knees.

Chinese potters made this pillow in the form of an elephant in celadon-glazed ceramic in the 20th century. Ceramic pillows were commonly used in China, often as headrests or as a cool support in warm weather. The curved headrest rests on a crouching elephant, whose trunk curls beside one leg and whose ears lie flat. The glaze is a pale, milky green with fine crackle, and unglazed buff feet show along the base.

About 5 inches tall and 7 inches deep. Sleeps nothing, displays everything.