Wow-one of the loveliest most personalized gifts I've ever seen-5 Star Hubby Award !
The motifs on Ainu Fabrics (Japan) remind me of the patterns on ancient Chinese Shang Bronzes,similar linear rhythms. Could just be me ? [ATTACH]...
That Bog Rhubarb is huge-it does def make her look like a mini Geisha fairy ! Here's another pic featuring some 'goodies' on my wish list-antique...
Re the 'detective work', '...sometimes the mystery can have more power than the answer'. Gee, that almost sounds Confucian !:woot:
Found this lovely 6" by 9" book printed by Japanese National Railways 1930.Seems to be bound in hand-tied jacquard silk (?),64 color photos &...
Extraordinary beauty Shammy-your taste is as always superb ! Also, the historical detective work should be fascinating-keep us updated please re...
Keeping my eyes open for pieces like this ! Zitan wood carving-gulp:eek:. [ATTACH]
Really cool Shamm-Wish U.S. sellers were that sweet and flexible. Tuff to even squeeze 5 percent out of my local venues -thrifts too !
Beautiful find Boland- a real pro. WC w/ touches of gouache to highlight certain areas.
@shamster how much would those 2 carvings on Chinese Ebay (normally on average) cost ? His images are real time machines.I wonder if that's 19th...
AHA ! Thank you so much all-the tale of the Qilin kinda reminds me of the tale of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary to announce he birth of...
Gad zeeks ! Finding a functional miniature would be mind-boggling.
PS Elen-Nice old jewelry box too !
The Confucius connection's quite cool.Any guesses on where a large plaque like this might've hung ?
Which one are you thinking it is Holly ?
First one reminiscent of Meiji Japanese Shakudo (my fave Bug/Critter variety). I'll take 'em both ! Also could be Mokume-gane,Shibuichi,Irogane-or...
Nice Chin-Seems a bit Aesthetic to me (a guess).
Thanks Marote & Bronwen- Seems the plaque motto may not be gibberish ? This piece is really heavy, and if authentic-perhaps graced a...
Love to find out too Chas-age,purpose.If it was an antique temple or ancestor plaque it'd be great.Not sure what kind of signage it might be-...
Whit,my man I officially dub you- The Tool Man.
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