Vintage Eastern or Tribal Hardwood Headrest with Dished Top

Vintage Eastern or Tribal Hardwood Headrest with Dished Top

A substantial oriental or tribal hardwood headrest (Japanese 'takamatura'), difficult to date but almost certainly from the 20thC and generally in good condition, with dished top on tapering hand-shaped legs, these were never intended to be comfortable and are now much more likely to find favour as a display piece for fruit or other decorative items but it will charm, at the very least as a conversation piece, in any tastefully-appointed home.

Length 52.75cm x Width 29cm (20.75" x c11.5")

O/All Height 22.75cm (c9") & Height at Centre 17.25cm (c6.75")

This piece is difficult to date but you may expect the mature character & patina of genuine age, together with wear & tear commensurate with normal use, including a small knothole in the top and another hole that appears to have been drilled through the lip for no apparent reason (see Pics). In other respects, it's in good, clean & sound original condition and is ready to use in your home.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS ITEM IS NOW ALSO ON SALE AT THE BRACKLEY ANTIQUE CELLAR & ELSEWHERE , SO IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE

DELIVERY:

THE DELIVERY COST WILL VARY, DEPENDING ON THE BUYER'S LOCATION AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SELLING PRICE OF THE ITEM

I will deliver this item myself for £15 only within a 25 mile radius of Brackley in Northamptonshire, £35 only within a radius of 26-50 miles or up to £75 only within a radius of 51-100 miles. Where possible, I will quote at commercial rates for distances over 100 miles or try www.shiply.com for couriers with part loads but, in all cases where you are considering a purchase, please let me have your PostCode so I may confirm the delivery cost. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect the item yourself.

I am open to enquiries from outside the UK and I can arrange shipment to the USA & Europe. However, please bear in mind that shipping costs may be prohibitive and will include my own expenses.

PAYMENT:

I accept payment by PayPal but generally I prefer Cash upon Delivery/Collection.

VIEWING:

This item may be viewed, by appointment, at Brackley in Northamptonshire, UK.

J-429082/1979