Lot 723

A Chinese blue and white porcelain opium pillow decorated with cartouches of Foo dogs surrounded by a pattern of cracked ice and flowers, China, 19th century -5,5 x 13 x 12 cm, small firing flaw to the rim, else in overall good condition-, added: a Chinese blue and whit porcelain dish with floral decoration, China, 19th century -D. 18,5 cm, rim chips- Opium pillows were used during the Opium era in an Opium den. Smokers would put their money and valuables inside, turn the larger opening towards the wall and smoke themselves into oblivion knowing that everything was safely tucked away