August
31, 2010
Introducing
our newest product
- A fine large Chinese cloisonne
vase with a pair of long-tailed shrikes and plum blossoms. This vase
is designed by our own designers. In Chinese culture, a
pair of birds symbolize long-lasting devoted love between couples.
This beautiful cloisonne
vase is based on the shape and theme of vases of the Ming Dynasty. At 12
inches high it will make an attractive addition to any home. It weighs
just over 2 lbs.
This slender necked vase has a vibrant
blue interior and makes for a stunning presentation piece. Manufactured
in 2010, it has the qualities of a modern original cloisonne
such as thin copper wires, fine grained enamels and a very smooth surface.
Let's jump to a little history before I tell you a little more
about the vase. Did you know that the Ming dynasty ran until 1644 when it
was felled by the Shun Dynasty? The Shuns were only around for a matter
of months before the Manchu led Qing Dynasty stole the power and they
lasted until 1912.
The Ming and Qing Dynasties had their
own favored collectibles such as dragons they also had a penchant for
using beautiful green jade.
Cloisonne art pieces are gaining in popularity in the
home decor world as more people become aware of oriental arts. This
particular vase is very popular due to its charming decoration and light
filigree background.
To buy this beautiful cloisonne vase please click fine large white decorative Chinese cloisonne
vase .
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and Credit Cards for payment. Thank you.
We now carry an authentic traditionally
made cinnabar lacquer box
Authentic Chinese cinnabar lacquer
dates back to almost 2300 years ago in China. While there are many
pieces that are originals the first piece of this art form is
undocumented and unknown. While many lovers of oriental art know of
authentic Chinese cinnabar lacquer most people don't know what it is
exactly.
The lacquer known as cinnabar comes
from tree sap that is native in China. This tree is
appropriately named for the purpose it is used for: Lacquer tree. The
lacquer is produced by trunk tapping. The way cinnabar lacquer is created
is by adding the pigments into the actual lacquer.
Depending on the thickness of the
carving, hundreds of coats used to be needed to get the right amount for
the actual object at hand. Usually the bases that are painted on are
created out of copper or wood. These types of pieces would usually take
months to complete as each coat would have to dry. However, with modern
technology, the technique and production of these art pieces has evolved.
They are now created much quicker.
These authentic Chinese cinnabar
lacquer items are perfect for an oriental lover who wants to get their
hands on pristine oriental art.
There are very few artisans in China who
still produce authentic cinnabar lacquer using the time consuming
traditional methods.
We are lucky to find a cinnabar lacquer
workshop in Beijing
whose artisans are still making lacquer boxes using this method. We have
added one of their cinnabar boxes to our inventory.
The design on the cover is the Chinese
character of longevity surrounded by five bats. The word bat sounds the
same in Mandarin as prosperity and five bats symbolize extreme happiness
and prosperity.
To buy this box, click beautiful authentic cinnabar lacquer box with five bats.
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and Credit Cards for payment. Thank you.
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In This Issue
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Introducing
our first brand cloisonné product, a 12 inch high slender white cloisonné vase featuring a pair of birds and
plum blossoms
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Presenting
a new authentic traditionally made
cinnabar lacquer box we now carry
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