guess what this is.. ???

[Tonyz]

Didn't look close enough to realise it was wood.
So I now think it is a head rest, maybe Japanese.

Head rest...........????
head of hammer??
rest for human head??? dead? or alive? if so why??

[issatree]

Hi Tony,
The Japanese are a clever bunch, & if it is a Head Rest for a Human & it could be for either, D / A.

[Chief Tiff]

Head rest...........????
head of hammer??
rest for human head??? dead? or alive? if so why??

Geishas used to sleep with their heads resting on something similar so they didn't disturb their elaborate hairdos. I'm pretty sure they were traditionally carved from solid rather than folding items but it looks like it would do the job. This isn't pretty enough to be one though.

Is it a folding stool for a doll, or a form of display stand?

[tea lady]

I think you are right Issatree. Was on ebay, although the pic isn't available any more. Here it is assembled.



Hmm. Pic wont' show.

[smiife]

With the rectangular base becoming the top when the X is opened - a folding stool from a Japanese bath house.

Sorry bob, the rectangular piece was just for the photo
to show the *;@%+¥'"- off better

Didn't look close enough to realise it was wood.
So I now think it is a head rest, maybe Japanese.

mmmmmmm............. getting closer, not japanese !,!

[smiife]

Geishas used to sleep with their heads resting on something similar so they didn't disturb their elaborate hairdos. I'm pretty sure they were traditionally carved from solid rather than folding items but it looks like it would do the job. This isn't pretty enough to be one though.

Is it a folding stool for a doll, or a form of display stand?

It is carved/cut from one piece of wood
Not a stool or a display stand

[tea lady]

A travelling bible stand. so it can be open but not flat?

[smiife]

[QUdy;1817841]A travelling bible stand. so it can be open but not flat?[/QUOTE]

No sorry TL.not a bible stand
I have a few books around here,, but most are
to do with timber
Thanks for your thoughts

[rwbuild]

Lots of timber in the Bible, arks and crosses

[smiife]

Hi guys,
All is reviled,,,, and the prize goes to..........
I think manana got it first it is a pillow
An ancient chinese folding pillow
It was given to me by our neighbours father as
a gift,,, I had given him a camphour bowl i had made
recently , when he was visiting from china
It is very old and made from one piece of wood
very clever i thought, but not very comfortable
Oooopppppsss forgot to post piccies!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bob38S]

Looks good but even if you brand it Tontine, I don't think it will be a big seller.

[smiife]

Looks good but even if you brand it Tontine, I don't think it will be a big seller.

Got to agree bob , I like my feather pillow too much!