In ancient China, porcelain pillows were often used as summer pillows. Some were given as dowry while others were given as a gift or to be used to ward off the evils. In Tang and Song Dynasties (7 A.D.- 13 A.D.), the pillow was glazed in different ways.

The cat pillow in the picture is simply decorated with a focus on its head. It is often seen in Hebei or Shandong province.