Asian Antiques are a Sound Investment
Written by admin on July 30, 2010 – 5:58 pm -History has shown that whenever the financial economy has been really bad, whether caused by recession, or inflation, fine quality rare antiques have not only retained value but have remained in very high demand. The Asian antique market, as well as other good quality antiques and works of art, during financial slumps have tended to remain safe and even continued to increase in value. While the world is experiencing an economic crisis, the Chinese in China having become wealthier and very keen to collect, or invest in, fine examples of their own heritage. The result is a growth of new antique auction houses all over China (many of these sell huge numbers of antiques, thousands at each auction, so much more than is normal in Europe or America).... more
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Examination of a Japanese Samurai Sword
Written by admin on July 15, 2010 – 3:57 am -Antique Japanese Samurai Sword: Ko Gassan 1/3 Sword Examination This video shows the examination of an antique Japanese samurai sword. The blade is tilted at angles to the light to reveal fine qualities in the hada (untempered area), hamon and hataraki. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first ... more
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Japanese Swordsmith Ono Yoshimitsu
Written by admin on July 15, 2010 – 3:43 am -Japanese Swordsmith Ono Yoshimitsu Some of Japan's top Japanese sword craftsmen, Tatara operator Kihara Akira, Mukansa Swordsmith Ono Yoshimitsu and Mukansa polisher Fujishiro Okisato appearing on Discovery Channel's Weapons Masters- The Katana US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first OMI no... more
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Japanese Samurai Armor
Written by admin on June 20, 2010 – 4:14 am -The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in the form of the yoroi during the Gempei War of 1181-1185. The weight of the yoroi was around 60lb. The upper-body armor of the samurai was known as the 'Do'. This comprised of the 'Sode', the suspended shoulder and upper-arm protection plates. The Sode had hoops by which silk cord was tied and then fixed to the back of the armor in an 'agemaki' / decorative knotted tassel. Guards were also placed over the shoulder cords, and a leather plate placed across the bow cords to prevent them from been cut or becoming ensnared during a skirmish. A samurai's protective helmet, or Kabuto typically consisted of from eight to a dozen plates all fixed together with cone shaped bolts. Much like in... more
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Chinese Wall Scrolls – History, Practice and Artistry
Written by admin on June 11, 2010 – 12:11 am -The art of Chinese painting can be thought to begin with Chinese characters, because Chinese characters began as simple images ( or icons), in front of thousands of years. These have been developed in Chinese characters today. The technique of "image" of the original pictographs obviously been included in more detailed representations of landscapes. SameDishes, or brush he made of goat hair or fur wolf is still used in traditional Chinese painting today. Painting and calligraphy were the two most coveted art in the courtyards of the nobles in ancient China, calligraphy, like the purest form of art. Works by famous calligraphers were mounted on casters on the walls. The hand-painted scroll is an example of how art was used to communicate in... more
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About Celadon Nephrite Jade
Written by admin on May 25, 2010 – 12:02 pm -Jade is one of the most cherished collectibles. Its origins are ancient, and its medicinal properties, both decorative. Although revered worldwide, jade is associated more with China, where it is known since 8000 years. The ancient Chinese called Yu and saw it as a "living stone", which radiates an inner glow. Often, the soil, mixed with wine and food of the emperors, jade was supposed to increase longevity Imperial. Symbolically, a tribunal of man to reach 80, was acquitted of a dove Jade, in a post. Concubines received jade scepters from their emperors. Mandarin hats had carved small auction at the top and a pen in jade back. Chinese women decorated their hair with jade. Princes and princesses of the Han Dynasty were sometimes buried in the... more
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Learn about Chinese Jade
Written by admin on May 9, 2010 – 12:29 am -Learn about Chinese Nephrite and Jadeite Read More →
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Antiques Week in Philadelphia Starts Today
Written by admin on April 17, 2010 – 12:04 am -By Karla Klein Albertson Inquirer Antiques Columnist The past is always with us in Philadelphia, but Antiques Week, beginning Friday, is an unmatched opportunity for collectors to examine the best furniture and decorative arts of previous centuries. So many experts on hand, so many specialties to explore - enjoy the feast. The Philadelphia Antiques Show, now held at the Navy Yard, started it all 49 years ago. Antiques Week has been greatly enhanced by the ongoing 23d Street Armory Antiques Show and the excellent spring Americana sale at Freeman's. Museums display great things, but at these events, serious collectors can look over, under, and into museum-quality antiques. And ask questions to their heart's content. Start shopping Friday morning... more
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Antique Japanese Nabeshima and Hirado Porcelain
Written by admin on April 10, 2010 – 3:23 pm -NABESHIMA The porcelain of Nabeshima (named after the ruling clan) was made at Okawachi, north of Arita, probably from the latter half of the 17th century until c.1870, exclusively for the ruling shogun and feudal lords. As this ware was the preserve of the aristocracy, little of it except “kiln wasters”, or seconds, would have reached the West before the late 19th century. A few examples have been sold at auction since World War II (including some of questionable date). Apart from a few pieces of hollow-ware – bottles, vases, boxes, and censers –most surviving items are dishes. In that category the majority are saucer dishes with exceptionally tall foot-rims (over 1.2cm high); the remainder are small pieces of various shapes. Nabeshima... more
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China’s Antique Lovers Learn About Antiques on TV
Written by admin on April 5, 2010 – 11:06 pm -China has in the past few years begun to buy back the antiques and art works that have for centuries been spread all over the world, and at the same time the country's new generation of collectors is learning how to recognize exactly what is real and what is not. And much of that newfound knowledge has come thanks to a series of television which lift the lid on the nation's antique industry. China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage claims there were 70 million antique collectors in the country in 2005 - but there are around 90 million now. And that increased interest has seen TV programmers acting fast. China's state-run station CCTV launched the country's first show to deal directly with the antique industry - Artwork Investment -... more
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