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Antique Chinese Famille

July 17th, 2008

Angie

Antique Chinese Famille

One Famille Rose Decoration Porcelain Plate, Chinese Antique Porcelain, Pottery, Bronze, Jade, and Paintings in Dynasty Antique

One Famille Rose Decoration Porcelain Plate with Flower and Butterfly pattern, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Seal Mark, ProductID:AD7095, here is one Famille Rose Decoration Porcelain Plate .Height: cm, width: cm, ( diameter: 43.5 cm, thickness: 6.5 cm, ) Weight : 9 lbs, Condition : good, ——|—— All of your purchases will be mailed by EMS from Shanghai,China——|—— We ship to below location …

One Famille Rose Porcelain Stem-Foot Plate the Republic of China, Chinese Antique Porcelain, Pottery, Bronze, Jade, and Paintings in Dynasty Antique

One Famille Rose Porcelain Stem-Foot Plate the Republic of China, ProductID:AD7364, here is one Famille Rose Porcelain Stem-Foot Plate.Height: 9 cm, width: 17 cm, Weight : 1.2 lbs, Condition : good, ——|—— All of your purchases will be mailed by EMS from Shanghai,China——|—— We ship to below location ( please read carefully before you buy it now ): within USA: we ship to fifty states…

FAMILLE VERTE: Chinese Porcelain in Green Enamels

$29.75

The book and exhibition catalogue, Famille Verte, is about a very special kind of Chinese porcelain. As the 19th-century French name implies, the decorations are predominantly painted\nin diff erent shades of bright green enamels, combined with blue, yellow, red, black and sometimes some gold. This type of porcelain was made in the period c. 1680-1725, during the reign of Emperor Kangxi\n(1662-172…

Qing Porcelain

$150.00

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Chinese Hardstone Carvings and Qing Ceramics: London: 4 March 1980

Auction catalog, 200 lots, including Jade, Hardstone carvings, Qing Ceramics (Blue and White, Monochromes, Blanc-de-Chine, Famille-Rose)…

Antique Chinese Lamps – Bamboo and Bats

In traditional Chinese art, symbolism has always played a significant part, with highly regarded, auspicious symbols for births, weddings, wishes for long life and congratulations for birthdays.

Many of these symbols, either as a written character or as an artistic device have been in use in China for literally thousands of years, so that the derivation of some symbols have been lost to memory. However, even in modern China, these ancient meanings persist, still deeply rooted in the Chinese psyche.

Some are archaic with origins from Imperial dynasties three or four thousand years old with others originating from Chinese Buddhism. Many symbols also relate to Taoism, but most are derived from Confusion philosophic thought with its focus on the seasons and the natural world.

Many of these symbols are discreet, requiring a foreknowledge of their meaning. They are able to be read and when understood, convey a much greater depth of meaning to the observer.

Some of the more popular symbols are -:

Bamboo - stands for longevity and courage in adversity. As it is an evergreen and because it grows straight, it was a popular symbol for mandarins and represented an honest official.

Bats – the homonym “fu” stands for both “bat” and “happiness”, hence the bat is a popular symbol. Five bats shown together signify the Five Blessings: longevity, health, wealth, virtue and a natural death.

Crane - the crane is another longevity symbol as the bird was thought to live for two thousand years. A bird flying or looking towards the sun represents a desire to rise high in the government hierarchy.

Dragons – a symbol derived from ancient traditions. This celebrated symbol ranks first among all. The five-clawed dragon was reserved for the Emperor from ancient times until the end of the last dynasty. The four-clawed dragon associates with royalty and the three-clawed dragon with the Chinese people.

Chrysanthemum - one of the four important flower emblems signifying autumn and a contented middle age.

These are just five of the traditional symbols found in Chinese classical and decorative art. The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co always has a fine selection of Chinese lamps, many with the “hidden meanings “of symbolism.

The rules of thumb when buying antiques are – don’t buy for investment, buy for love. If you purchase a lamp that you love and use, then it’s a good investment. This is particularly true of antique lamps, which provide a link to another time and offer unique artistry, often no longer available.

Lighting is such an important element in interior design. Choosing quality, antique table lamps, partnered with stunning, silk lampshades will add a refined edge of elegance to the classic interior.

You are invited to visit The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co’s web site at www.antiquelampshop.com