- Tags Marks Hallmarks:
- NA Qing Revival
- Pattern:
- Reclining boy on a patterned plinth, floral and foliate motifs
- Material:
- Hand-painted porcelain, underglaze blue
- Type or Style:
- Figurine
- Circa:
- Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890s–1920s)
- Item Height:
- 5 1/2 in
- Item Length:
- 12 in
- Condition Notes:
- Very good vintage condition with expected age wear. No visible cracks or repairs
This antique Chinese blue and white porcelain reclining boy pillow figurine is a fine example of traditional decorative porcelain inspired by Qing Dynasty artistry. The figure depicts a serene child lying on an ornate platform, dressed in robes intricately hand-painted with floral and foliate designs in cobalt blue underglaze. The detailing around the garment panels and the stylized scroll base reflects the influence of 18th–19th century export porcelain, often produced for scholars’ desks and as symbolic guardians of peaceful sleep. Underside shows firing hole, consistent with traditional porcelain pillow production.
These reclining boy figures held symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, often representing good fortune, protection, and longevity. They were also crafted in porcelain as decorative scholar’s objects and collectors’ pieces, making them highly desirable today.
Whether displayed as part of a Chinese porcelain collection, an interior design accent, or as a symbolic artifact, this figure is a rare and culturally rich piece.
