 Great
Gift Ideas just in time for Spring!
Spring time is near! As we approach the new season, it's a good time to
explore new decorative ideas for your home.
A magnificent collection of Chinese
porcelain can be used to accentuate the beauty of any room. Be the envy of
your friends as you proudly display your Chinese porcelain collection!
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BLUE LOTUS BOWL
Decorated in brilliantly colored peaches.
This famous pattern is found on utensils used for the celebration
of birthdays in the royal palace of Qing Dynasty. Against a blue
ground, there was drawn a big peach (symbolizing longevity). On
this big peach, there were drawn peony blossoms and leaves
(symbolizing prosperity). On the sides, there are small peaches
and leaves (symbolizing a series of offspring). Bats were drawn
among the small peaches (symbolizing good fortune and happiness).
This pattern is well thought out and carries
good omen. It is an
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Chinese
Porcelain 101
Blue and White porcelain
wares first appeared in the 13th century. The pigment is cobalt oxide. The
various emperors of Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties loved the blue and
white porcelain wares and exquisite items were made by the
official kilns for the emperors and their family members and as
gifts awarded to the nobility and the accredits government
officials. From 17th century, European merchants and the Dutch
East India Company ordered blue and white porcelains from China
which suited the taste of Western culture. The raw body with the
color glaze is fired at 1,300C.
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BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL VASE
Painted with a tied
lotus bouquet in ogival reserve panels, the front and back
panels each with a qilin among lotus sprays dividing two
phoenix panels among similar floral floral sprays painted
in mirror image all on a classic scroll-ground below two
bands of floral panels around the neck. A similar piece
made in Yuan Dynasty was auctioned by the Christie's in HK
on March 22, 1993 at HK$1,450,000 (US$188,312) original
cost (and replica cost $351.00).
This piece comes with a certificate of history.
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Decorative Idea for March
A classically designed curio dramatically showcases this handsome
collection of Imari porcelain--an impressive display that you can
create from the elegant pieces in our catalog with the convenience of
on-line shopping. Add to your collection today.
View Imari porcelain
gifts.
More
decorative ideas at Arttiques!
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