Well said,the Dutch have always had a deep humanist streak that has seemed to tolerate a variety of religious and philosophical beliefs, as a...
Here's a tidbit for AJ (which she already knows;))- "As Japan entered the so-called “seclusion period” in 1603 when no one was allowed to enter or...
First thing my Lady said. Yep Here's a quick cut & paste of unverified web chatter- "lions usually depicted in pairs. As statuary the pair would...
Tanks all for the compliments (& Shishi purrs, basking in all her feline glory). @2manybooks - Yes,I'd say the bronze is thin & uniform in what...
None here anymore...
It was a nice looking piece-what's the giveaway on reproductions ?
I remember every piece I had to leave behind back in the early 80's when we were poor newly weds. I try to forget but can't-as long as it doesn't...
Your input means a lot AJ,thanks ! I picked him up for $5 at a garage sale,guess the Seller never turned him over ? PS-Any guesses on what an Edo...
Will do Journey.Hey, how about that info AJ posted about Asian Bronze-"Asian bronze is not the same alloy as our bronze. To many metals experts in...
4/10/25- Maybe they're flaming ears of pine corn !? PS-Sorry to be late to the party on this Posting-don't get confused anyone,NO-you haven't been...
10 years later-found my little buddy out in the garage ! I'd love any guesses re his age-the tag on the base says 'Edo', but who knows ? I...
It's taken me years to ferret out marks on some of my favorite 'keepers'-some artisans are discreet to the point of absurdity ! PS-Listing the...
Your cathedral beads to my untrained eyes are spectacular, and none of the Google images came back w/ anything this unique.Are the blobby globules...
Hate to steal Prince Achmed's thunder,but there's no shortage of badly executed silhouettes in cameo world-this one's a cut above.
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