Pillow, wood. Folding headrest, makura, made of wood in four pieces; two more or less flat pieces, top and base, joined together by two wooden bars one attached to base, the other to top, and which are joined to each other in the middle by a pin. Each bar fits into a slot underneath the base or top, in which there are ridges so that the height can be adjusted. 201 w x 64 d x 163 h (open) or 39 h (closed).
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