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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Opium Neck Pillow Foo Dog Lion Republic Late Qing Din  Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, authentic Chinese blue and white porcelain opium pillow or headrest dating from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic Period (circa late 19th century to early 20th century).This rectangular ceramic block features a hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue design. The main panels depict playful Buddhist guardian lions (Foo Dogs) interacting with traditional ribbons, surrounded by a delicate prunus/cherry blossom background. The top surface is pierced with classic Chinese cash/coin symbols meant to invite wealth and allow airflow through the hollow core. The borders are decorated with crisp geometric Greek key patterns.Authenticity & Condition Notes:This piece displays wonderful, textbook indicators of early wood-fired kiln production:Natural Fire Flaws: Features organic iron rust spots (pinprick brown iron spots) breaking through the glaze, caused by minerals in the hi