Enhance your collection or home decor with this beautiful pair of vintage Chinese porcelain headrest pillows. These striking decorative pieces are styled in the traditional "opium pillow" or "baby pillow" design. They feature a boy and a girl figure in classic reclining poses, dressed in vibrant, hand-painted Famille Rose-style floral robes.
Measure: approx. 10 X 5 X 4 inches
Excellent Vintage Condition: Free from any chips, cracks, structural repairs, or heavy crazing.
The enamel paints are bright, vibrant, and well-preserved.
The unglazed bottom rims show light scuffing and minor shelf-wear discoloration consistent with age and display.
The underside retains its original "K United Pacific / Made in China" gold foil import sticker.
There is a handwritten "$20.00 Pair" vendor price notation on the base from a previous estate sale or antique shop.
* **Symbolism**: In Chinese cultural art, plump, smiling children are traditional symbols of good fortune, domestic harmony, and family prosperity.
* **The Style**: While modern collectors frequently refer to these hollow ceramic figures as "opium pillows," they originated historically in China as standard summer headrests. The glazed ceramic surface offered cool relief on hot nights while elevating the head to preserve elaborate hairstyles.
* **Production**: This particular pair was produced in China and imported by United Pacific during the mid-to-late 20th century, a company highly regarded for distributing quality hand-painted Chinoiserie accent decor.