The violent history of Japanese porcelain
Written by admin on November 21, 2009 – 2:29 am -Over 400 years ago, a Japanese Overlord named Toyotomi Hideyoshi mounted an attack on Korea in order to invade China. This war would, in later years, come to be known as the ‘ceramic war’ and without it, antique Japanese china may very well not exist in the way that it does today. From this war came the many, many Korean potters who were taken prisoner and brought to Japan. As time passed, their trade flourished in Japan as they took their art to great heights. Many of the ceramic Japanese antiques that exist today were made in the kilns set up by these Korean potters. Antique Japanese China is Discovered by a Korean One Korean potter in particular would change the face of antique Japanese plates, bowls, cups, and so on, completely. His... more
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Chinese antique birdcages provide an Eastern flair
Written by admin on November 11, 2009 – 11:27 pm -Chinese antique birdcages provide an Eastern flair Antique bird cages are a popular addition to many houses and apartments. They fit in with many styles of decorating, including Victorian and shabby chic. Chinese antique bird cages are available for an Eastern flair. If you are buying an actual antique, prepare to pay a hefty price. Be on the lookout, though, at garage sales and flea markets. Sometimes you can find an undiscovered treasure for mere pennies. More likely, though, you will have to pay. Ebay is one place to check for antique bird cages. Before spending a large amount of money, make sure that your seller is reputable. One way to ensure this is to only buy from sellers with positive feedback. Though authentic antique cages are pleasing... more
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