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Antique Chinese Jade

Antique Chinese Jade

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HOW TO IDENTIFY CHINESE PORCELAIN

HOW TO IDENTIFY CHINESE PORCELAIN

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Comparing Chinese Antique Porcelain with Japanese Antique Porcelain

Comparing Chinese Antique Porcelain with Japanese Porcelain

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China's nouveau riche reclaim nation's lost antiquities

By Jaime FlorCruz, CNN Beijing Bureau

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Before you dust off that vase, a little advice…

After the £51m find, the nation will be ransacking their houses for would-be treasures

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Gemstone Vase Red Stone Temple Jar

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The Story of Imari: The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain

Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance of these prized porcelain bowls, plates, vases, teacups, and other wares. Examining the artistry and stories behind specific pieces, Shimura analyzes their glazes, patterns, motifs, and functions, weaving in tales of emperors, tea ceremonies, cranes, surfing rabbits, and more. This is Imari in all its colorful glory, from the grandest histories to the smallest details.

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Antiques and Art Show at the Armory Offers Great Variety

NEW YORK—In pursuit of creating an exceptional living space, why not welcome a piece of history to grace the ambiance in your home this fall?

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Origins of Cloisonne

Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects, in recent centuries using vitreous enamel, and in older periods also inlays of cut gemstones, glass, and other materials. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French) to the metal object by soldering or glueing silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then needs to be fired in a kiln.

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How to Distinguish between Chinese and Japanese Cloisonne

By Sheila Bridge

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