Chinese Pillow Box

These boxes would be commonly used in China during the Qing dynasty to deter would-be thieves.  The owner would place valuables inside the box and rest his head on the concave lid.

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Our Artisan Collection comprises of one-off or limited edition hand crafted textiles, furniture, lighting and accessories. Each piece is a testimony to the artisan’s craft, from tribal Moroccan rugs to unique glass work by renowned artists such as Bob Crooks.

 
 
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