Item: a vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain pillow in the form of a baby boy who is smiling with his arms crossed under hhis chin while holding the suspender of the the tunic of his pajamas; depending upon the legend you hear, these were meant either to be used during the process of baby making to insure the effectiveness of the act, or to be used by the pregnant mother to influence the sex of the baby; I'll let you use your imagination for the various possiblities these have in a modern home; a girl pillow is being listed at the same time as this one
Material(s): soils and ground stone suitable for quality porcelain; soils, ground stone, chemicals and/or elements suitable for vitreous enamels and glazes
Dominant color(s): white - blue
Date made: unknown, estimate 1950 - 2000
Where made: China
Designer/artisan/manufacturer/artist: unknown, no makers mark
Ownership condition: previously owned
Physical condition: very good; no chip, crack, crazing or repair noted
Dimensions: H = 9 in; L ~ 13 in; W = 7 in
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Weight: 6.5 lb
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Number for sale: 1
Marks: none
Provenance (if any): none
Pertinent information about the features, history, genre, or artist: none
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