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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain

Written by admin on January 29, 2010 – 2:52 am -

When we think of ancient Japanese porcelain, Imari is often quite bright, but not all Japanese Imari was brilliant. A famous 19th century porcelain maker Seto, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, its porcelain decorated with blue sapphire very distinctive paint the typical naturalist, Zen influenced items such as herbs dominated forests pine, willow and rock formations of windblown trees.
Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain
"Seto" refers to the city and the style of pottery originated there. Seto is also one of Japan famous "six old kilns".
Seto Porcelain arrived late. His first appearance in the 19th century, when he returned Kato Seto Tamikichi to the island of Kyushu, and successfully fired porcelain decorated cobalt blue. Tamikichi is, in fact, considered the "father of porcelain in the area Seto.
But to see the big picture, we must look through the long history of Japanese art and design, to identify some of the many influences, both internal and external, have contributed to today's recognizable "Japanese design.

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The Beauty of Asian Antiques

Written by admin on January 24, 2010 – 12:44 am -

As even a casual observer will tell you, there is a great deal of variety when you consider the art that comes out of Asia. The history of countries like Japan and China go back literally thousands of years, and by taking a look at what these lands have to offer in the way of gorgeous antiques is just one more way to appreciate true artistic ability, craftsmanship and history.

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Asian Cloisonne Vases

Written by admin on January 10, 2010 – 3:17 am -

by Jane S. Rosen

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A Guide to Qing Porcelain before 1800

Written by admin on January 7, 2010 – 9:15 pm -

Qing before 1800
Following the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty by the Qing Dynasty in 1644, production at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province was severely disrupted until 1677, when one of the classic eras of porcelain production began. This lasted until c.1750.

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Guide To Buying Authentic Japanese Swords

Written by admin on January 3, 2010 – 9:59 pm -

By Paul Southren

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