Archive for September, 2008

Rare Chinese Rosewood

Rare Chinese Rosewood


unique Rare, Ancient Chinese  Rosewood Carved table screen,18th Century


unique Rare, Ancient Chinese Rosewood Carved table screen,18th Century


$9.99


unique Rare, Ancient Chinese  Rosewood Carved table screen,18th Century


unique Rare, Ancient Chinese Rosewood Carved table screen,18th Century


$9.99


RARE CHINESE QIANLONG ROSEWOOD VASE STAND~ESTATE~NO RESERVE~FINEST ON EBAY~NR


RARE CHINESE QIANLONG ROSEWOOD VASE STAND~ESTATE~NO RESERVE~FINEST ON EBAY~NR


$151.50


CHINESE RARE 1880 GUANGXU VASE TABLE STAND~ROSEWOOD HARDWOOD NO RESERVE NR


CHINESE RARE 1880 GUANGXU VASE TABLE STAND~ROSEWOOD HARDWOOD NO RESERVE NR


$41.00


Rare Chinese rosewood Carved pinaster Brush Washer


Rare Chinese rosewood Carved pinaster Brush Washer


$380.00


Chinese Rare Hand Made Rosewood Screens w/ Hand Knotted Silk Panels Under Glass


Chinese Rare Hand Made Rosewood Screens w/ Hand Knotted Silk Panels Under Glass


$7,500.00


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


$1,800.00


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


$1,800.00


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


$1,800.00


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Seal&Rosewood


$1,800.00


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Pair Seal&Rosewood


Rare Superb Chinese Green Jade Carve Pair Seal&Rosewood


$2,800.00


ANTIQUE-CHINESE Qing Dynasty C1890 STUNNING! ROSEWOOD BIRD CAGE W/ DRAGONS RARE!


ANTIQUE-CHINESE Qing Dynasty C1890 STUNNING! ROSEWOOD BIRD CAGE W/ DRAGONS RARE!


$1,797.99


MAGNIFICENT EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE 16th CARVED ROSEWOOD CHINESE CRICKET CAGE


MAGNIFICENT EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE 16th CARVED ROSEWOOD CHINESE CRICKET CAGE


$3,790.00


Rare Carbon Dated Qing Chinese Taoist Huanghuali Rosewood Carved Lunar Calendar


Rare Carbon Dated Qing Chinese Taoist Huanghuali Rosewood Carved Lunar Calendar


$269,000.00


Antique Chinese Rosewood Cabinet Rare Form Hand carved 19th century


Antique Chinese Rosewood Cabinet Rare Form Hand carved 19th century


$2,750.00


ANTIQUE CHINESE/ORIENTAL CARVED ROSE WOOD DRAGON TABLE RARE USA AUCTION ONLY


ANTIQUE CHINESE/ORIENTAL CARVED ROSE WOOD DRAGON TABLE RARE USA AUCTION ONLY


$499.99


Exquisite Rare Antique Chinese Rosewood Fruit Juicer


Exquisite Rare Antique Chinese Rosewood Fruit Juicer


$689.90


Rare Antique Chinese Rosewood Scholar  Box


Rare Antique Chinese Rosewood Scholar Box


$129.90


Rare Chinese Rosewood

Jasmine Essential Oil For Aromatherapy

A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower.

Jasmine flower blooms only at night hence they hand picked at night time only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile, jasmine essential oil is steam distilled from its flowers. Huge quantities of jasmine petals are required to prepare one ounce of essential oil, hence is rare, extremely valuable and highly sought after oil.

Jasmine is preferred for its powerful characteristics that assist the body as an anti depressant, an aphrodisiac and confidence boosting qualities. The Chinese drink jasmine tea daily and use it to cleanse the air in sick rooms while Egyptians use it to relieve nervous disorders, insomnia and headaches.

Jasmine known to have aphrodisiac powers was used in different cultures in various ceremonies. The sensuously rich and exotic aroma of jasmine based massage oil can certainly be relied upon to evoke a romantic mood.

Jasmine oil despite being expensive is worthy for the skin. It encourages cell growth; increases skin elasticity and aids in healing minor to moderate burns. It is especially effective for people suffering from symptoms of apathy and fatigue as it helps in reducing fears. It also helps with muscle spasm and sprains.

Jasmine with its many healing properties acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agent and a sedative. It is considered as base oil for blending with other essential oil. When blended with herbs like Clary sage, geranium, lemon balm, rose, rosewood and sandalwood, it promotes the body’s natural way of healing, making it indispensable in the world of aromatherapy.

Jasmine essential oil when massaged on the abdomen during the later stages of labour strengthens uterine contractions and relieves pain.

For stimulating bath oil, try this oil – 1/2 cup soy oil, 5 drops of jasmine essential oil, 3 drops of juniper essential oil and content from 4 – 5 vitamin E capsules.

Indulge your self with a massage, blend the following ingredients well – 8 tsp grape seed oil, 6 drops of jasmine essential oil, 2 drops each of tea tree oil and neroli oil. Before application warm the oil.

To create soothing and refreshing hair oil for scalp, blend 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops clary sage, and 2 drops jasmine absolute to 1/2 ounce base oil.

Hongshan Cultur

Hongshan Cultur Reviews

Hongshan Cultur

The Texture Of Jade Ornaments Culture

the texture of jade ornaments culture

the texture of jade and cultural meaning

Decoration on a variety of jade, with obvious characteristics of the times. Therefore, understanding and use of ornamentation, and improve the collection of jade on the level of china gemstone identification is necessary.

Fold lined: incised lines, the top returning, mainly as decorative animals.

Re-ring patterns: the two Yin Xian Zhuo a ring pattern, decorated with dragons and other animals in the body.

Diagonal to Check: Two-Yin Xian Zhuo carved box, connected to two adjacent lattice diagonal, equidistant successive arrangement, the main decoration in the body of a dragon and other animals.

Double Xianwen: a single-Yin Xian Zhuo carved chevron and arc short, decorated on its body and the first corner.

Triangular pattern: The Yin Xian Zhuo carve triangle, more common in its body, and jade artifacts Juan handle.

Horn pattern: mainly dragon horn, horns, and horns of three.

Chen words: like classical Chinese, “Chen” word, hence the name. The Birds Eye ornaments, animals, common decoration.

Mushroom-shaped angle: Pre jade dragon, dragon ball angular top jewelry supplier with a round decoration, may not open mushrooms, hence the name.

Animal Mask: The Animal Mask jade dragons, cattle, sheep, etc., there are also unknown animal, decoration with incised lines or more Zhuo extrusion line and the line form out.

Wen Chi: Chi is a legendary dragon without horns, tail volume, Qu Chi, Chi Wen popular in the Warring States jade on the head to the Song of structural changes in the mouth than the square, slender, eyes large, thin body, Buttocks, Ming and Qing Dynasties still see there.

Dragon: Dragon is the main decoration of ancient jade, first seen in Hongshan culture. General for the snake, or prime body, or decorated with scale pattern, some are full, some not enough.

Niaowen: General feathers are mostly incised thin lines, the birds tail peacock tail or curly grass type, eye manifestations courtiers shaped, triangular eyes and a single water hyacinth, etc..

Moire: Moire Jade on many forms, there is a single Qi cloud, from cloud head and tail cloud composed of two parts; a two-Qi cloud, cloud the first part of the china gemstone wholesale bifurcation; three Qi cloud, cloud the first part is divided into three small clouds; also There Ganoderma yun.

Valley lines: the small grains raised for the round, and some spirals, ancient jade is one of the main auxiliary lines.

Sterling

Sterling


Vinturi Deluxe 6-Piece Wine Aerator Set


Vinturi Deluxe 6-Piece Wine Aerator Set


$48.36


Vinturi Deluxe 6-Piece Wine Aerator Set…

J.A. Henckels Bellasera 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8


J.A. Henckels Bellasera 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8


$98.95


Bellasera features contemporary styling with a brilliant mirror finish which will complement any table setting. The special standing dinner knife design makes an elegant statement. The 45-piece Bellasera Set includes: 8 Dinner Knives 8 Dinner Forks 8 Dinner Spoons 8 Salad Forks 8 Teaspoons 1 Large Serving Spoon 1 Slotted Serving Spoon 1 Serving Fork 1 Butter Knife 1 Sugar Spoon Features: Unique st…

International 53-Piece Simplicity Flatware Set


International 53-Piece Simplicity Flatware Set


$47.88


This 18/0 stainless steel has graceful styling, perfect for any occasion. Set includes 8 each: dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, teaspoon and steak knives, plus a 5 piece Hostess Set, which includes 1 each of: sugar spoon, butter knife, tablespoon, pierced tablespoon, and cold meat fork. Dishwasher safe….

Sublime


Sublime


$6.12


For all his tattoos and bulked-up frat-boy persona, singer Bradley Nowell had real soul, which made his fatal heroin overdose even more tragic. There’s more to this Long Beach, California, trio’s debut, released shortly after Nowell’s death in 1996, than white suburban punks imitating Jamaican ska music. The band comes up with great songs, notably the catchy MTV hit “What I Got”; spooky dub-reggae…

Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition)


Alice in Wonderland (Masterpiece Edition)


$14.27


Walt Disney seems to have had a special affection for Lewis Carroll’s “Alice” stories. “Alice’s Wonderland” (1923), a short about a live-action little girl in a cartoon world, led to his first successful series, the “Alice” comedies (collected on Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities–Celebrated Shorts, 1920s -1960s). During the early ’30s, he talked about making an animation/live-action feature …

Make Mine Music (Disney Gold Classic Collection)


Make Mine Music (Disney Gold Classic Collection)


$8.09


Share in Walt Disney’s extraordinary vision of pairing imaginative stories with spectacular music in Disney’s 8th full-length animated classic, available for the first time ever.In the tradition of FANTASIA, MAKE MINE MUSIC is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as “Peter And The Wolf,” narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie The Pooh….

Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in Blu-ray Packaging)


Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in Blu-ray Packaging)


$18.74


A Disney “classic” that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as in Dumbo, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well defined. The film pits the “cold, cruel, heartless” world that can’t accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a…

The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh


The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh


$1.99



Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in DVD Packaging)


Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack in DVD Packaging)


$12.24


A Disney “classic” that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as in Dumbo, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well defined. The film pits the “cold, cruel, heartless” world that can’t accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a…

Heart of Archness: Part I


Heart of Archness: Part I


$1.99



Sterling
How do you clean sterling silver jewelry at home?

I would like to know how to clean a necklace that is sterling silver. What are some home remedies that will help?

Here are some ways to clean your jewelry at home.
I have used of all of these & they really work.

1. The quickest & easiest way that I have found to clean my jewelry at home is to use the sterling silver jewelry cleaner that wal-mart sells for $4 dollars. This works great on my sterling silver jewelry that has mild tarnishing. (NOTE do not put jewelry with gem stones in to any mild or strong cleaner because it may damage some stones, this would ruin a peal fast!)

2. Another quick way to clean your jewelry but I do not recommend it because it has strong chemicals is Tarnex. If your jewelry is very tarnished (black) Tarnex will clean it. (Only use Tarnex on jewelry that is not plated. Never put jewelry with gem stones in Tarnex it will make you cry)

3. For sterling silver jewelry with gem stones , I would recommend whitening tooth past. It will take a little work but this is one of the safest ways to clean your jewelry. Get the tooth past very bubbly with a old tooth brush then leave the tooth past on your tarnished jewelry for about 5mins (some times more if very tarnished). After 5mins brush your jewelry till the shine shines through. Rinse with warm water & towel dry. (repeat is you need to) This works great for most of my sterling silver jewelry, it also works great on gold & diamonds.

4. A sterling silver cleaning cloth is the best way I have found to clean my sterling silver jewelry. It will really bring out the shine in your tarnished sterling silver. (also works great on gold). I forget what name brand the one I have is but I know of a site that sells them.
(this takes more time but it is well worth it)

http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H203075TL

I hope this helps to answer your question.

One more note do not put Antiqued jewelry in 1 or 2. I had a pretty cleric antiqued ring that now looks totally new because I cleaned it with the wal-mart cleaner. If you want your Antiqued sterling silver to be clean but still look antiqued clean it with a cleaning cloth because you are more in control how much tarnish you remove.


Antique Sterling Silver Asian CHINESE Enameled Finger Nail Cover or Protector


Antique Sterling Silver Asian CHINESE Enameled Finger Nail Cover or Protector


$175.00


Fine Set of Four Old Chinese Jade & Stone Rice Silver (Sterling?) Bowls


Fine Set of Four Old Chinese Jade & Stone Rice Silver (Sterling?) Bowls


$49.99


Antique Vtg CHINESE Repousse ASIAN Peking Glass DRAGON STERLING Deco BIG! RING


Antique Vtg CHINESE Repousse ASIAN Peking Glass DRAGON STERLING Deco BIG! RING


$114.75


FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT STERLING  SILVER DRAGON  CIGARETTE CASE BOX


FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT STERLING SILVER DRAGON CIGARETTE CASE BOX


$148.26


ANTIQUE 19C NATIVE CHINESE DEITY STERLING SILVER CUP NR


ANTIQUE 19C NATIVE CHINESE DEITY STERLING SILVER CUP NR


$135.00


Sterling Cloisonne Tai Bai Rooster-Perfect Condition!


Sterling Cloisonne Tai Bai Rooster-Perfect Condition!


$350.00


Japanese STERLING SILVER Ornate Ikebana VASE Deco Art


Japanese STERLING SILVER Ornate Ikebana VASE Deco Art


$10,000.00


LOT ANTIQUE CHINESE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL CHARM NECKLACE & VINTAGE EARRINGS


LOT ANTIQUE CHINESE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL CHARM NECKLACE & VINTAGE EARRINGS


$104.50


Huge Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Gladiator Warrier Cuff Bracelet


Huge Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Gladiator Warrier Cuff Bracelet


$249.95


Perfect Chinese old Sterling Silver inlay Gem bracelet


Perfect Chinese old Sterling Silver inlay Gem bracelet


$240.00





“Vintage Chinese Sterling Silver Coin Dish” LCLTD


$91.64


Chinese Vintage Longevity Sterling Pendant for Children's  Long Life


Chinese Vintage Longevity Sterling Pendant for Children’s Long Life


$9.95


Drop-shaped natural green jade silver sterling necklace


Drop-shaped natural green jade silver sterling necklace


$499.00


6 Vintage Chinese Sterling Silver Good Luck Happiness Spoons Gold Bowls Chang


6 Vintage Chinese Sterling Silver Good Luck Happiness Spoons Gold Bowls Chang


$98.00


Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Bottle with Dragons


Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Bottle with Dragons


$1,500.00


Sterling Silver Chinese Cigarette Box by Hung Chong VERY RARE Antique Late 1800s


Sterling Silver Chinese Cigarette Box by Hung Chong VERY RARE Antique Late 1800s


$475.00


Vtg 1950s Chinese Sterling Silver Filigree Enamel Butterfly Malachite Bracelet


Vtg 1950s Chinese Sterling Silver Filigree Enamel Butterfly Malachite Bracelet


$121.38


Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Cannetille Filigree Signed Jade Bangle Bracelet


Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Cannetille Filigree Signed Jade Bangle Bracelet


$40.00


VINTAGE CHINESE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL DRAGON BRACLET


VINTAGE CHINESE STERLING SILVER ENAMEL DRAGON BRACLET


$45.00


 ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT 1890 STERLING  SILVER VERMEIL CABOCHON WITH 4 LARGE JADE


ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT 1890 STERLING SILVER VERMEIL CABOCHON WITH 4 LARGE JADE


$149.99


Japanese Imari

Japanese Imari Reviews


Antique 18C. Japanese Imari 21


Antique 18C. Japanese Imari 21″ Blue & White Vase


$40.00


VINTAGE JAPANESE IMARI PLATES 5 HAND PAINTED 19TH C. ROOSTERS CHICKENS FLORAL


VINTAGE JAPANESE IMARI PLATES 5 HAND PAINTED 19TH C. ROOSTERS CHICKENS FLORAL


$19.99


Antique Japanese Imari plate-140-160 years old-6


Antique Japanese Imari plate-140-160 years old-6″ wide


$99.99


Two Japanese Imari Tako-Karakusa Porcelain Rectangular Plates c1750-1780


Two Japanese Imari Tako-Karakusa Porcelain Rectangular Plates c1750-1780


$80.00


ANTIQUE JAPANESE  IMARI CHARGER MEIJI PERIOD


ANTIQUE JAPANESE IMARI CHARGER MEIJI PERIOD


$23.68


ANTIQUE CHINESE /  JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS  CABINET PLATE


ANTIQUE CHINESE / JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS CABINET PLATE


$15.00


ANTIQUE CHINESE /  JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS BIRD CABINET PLATE


ANTIQUE CHINESE / JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS BIRD CABINET PLATE


$10.00


ANTIQUE CHINESE /  JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS BIRD CABINET PLATE


ANTIQUE CHINESE / JAPANESE IMARI FLOWERS BIRD CABINET PLATE


$15.00


LARGE VINTAGE RARE HAND PAINTED CHINESE/JAPANESE IMARI PLATTER, MARKED, 13 1/2


LARGE VINTAGE RARE HAND PAINTED CHINESE/JAPANESE IMARI PLATTER, MARKED, 13 1/2″


$399.99


Large Antique Chinese Japanese Imari Porcelain finely Gilded plate 12


Large Antique Chinese Japanese Imari Porcelain finely Gilded plate 12″


$99.00


UNUSUAL ANTIQUE JAPANESE IMARI SERVING DISHES WITH FISH AND FLOWERS 19C


UNUSUAL ANTIQUE JAPANESE IMARI SERVING DISHES WITH FISH AND FLOWERS 19C


$85.00


SIGNED MEIJI JAPANESE IMARI / ARITA PORCELAIN GINGER JAR / TEA CADDY / VASE


SIGNED MEIJI JAPANESE IMARI / ARITA PORCELAIN GINGER JAR / TEA CADDY / VASE


$9.99


Chinese or Japanese Imari bowl


Chinese or Japanese Imari bowl


$40.00


RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE  ARITA IMARI BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER PLATE 18C


RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE ARITA IMARI BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER PLATE 18C


$235.00


Chinese or Japanese Imari Plate 8.5


Chinese or Japanese Imari Plate 8.5″


$45.00


Chinese or Japanese Imari Plate 8.6


Chinese or Japanese Imari Plate 8.6″


$95.00


UNUSUAL ANTIQUE JAPANESE IMARI BOWL WITH FISH EDO PERIOD - 18C


UNUSUAL ANTIQUE JAPANESE IMARI BOWL WITH FISH EDO PERIOD – 18C


$65.00


Beautiful  Export Japanese Imari  Gilt Porcelain Vase


Beautiful Export Japanese Imari Gilt Porcelain Vase


$399.00


Beautiful  A Pair Japanese Prostitute Imari Gilt Porcelain Statues Women


Beautiful A Pair Japanese Prostitute Imari Gilt Porcelain Statues Women


$499.00


Beautiful Japanese Imari  Porcelain Fish Plate


Beautiful Japanese Imari Porcelain Fish Plate


$229.00


Japanese Imari

Antique Lamp – a Rare Chinese Imari Lamp Circa 1750

Imari porcelain is the name understood in the West as Japanese porcelain made at Arita and exported through the port of Imari.  From the mid 17th century the Dutch East India Company monopolised the lucrative export trade, supplying the insatiable European demand for porcelain.

It came to the attention of the Chinese porcelain makers at the vast Imperial kilns at Jingdezhen that Japanese Imari porcelain was in high demand in Europe.  The Chinese makers were quick to realise the commercial success of the Japanese Imari style of decoration and by the early 18th century were producing a Chinese version of the Japanese Imari style

Chinese-Imari pieces are typically less decorated than the Japanese originals with more white porcelain showing.  Japanese Imari is usually all-over decorated, producing a much more “busy” style, however, in general, Chinese-Imari examples are more finely potted with a thinner more even glaze.  The colour palette follows the traditional Japanese original, Rouge de Fer, or, Iron red, under glaze cobalt blue and gilding

A rare mid 18th century, Chinese-Imari, baluster shaped  table lamp.

The lamp very finely decorated in the traditional palette of Imari enamels, iron red and under glaze cobalt blue with touches of pale salmon, a typical colour range of the period.

The decorative subject of oriental flowers with a large central Peony.

The lamp on a finely turned maple wood stand, water gilded to a satin finish 

A very beautiful, mid 18th century lamp.

Ch’ien Lung Reign – Circa 1750   Overall height (including shade) 23?/59cm

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co specialise in antique table lamp lighting with an on-line range of over 100 unique, antique and vintage lamps on view.

Lamps are shipped ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.

You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com

© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2009


Japanese flower shaped rice bowls - set of 4, Hizen porcelain


Japanese flower shaped rice bowls – set of 4, Hizen porcelain


$50.00


This high design collection of rice bowls is a fine example of meticulous Japanese quality. Each bowl is a stylized version of a delicate flower finished with a deep obsidian glaze. The set captures the contrast of hard porcelain versus the ethereal beauty of flowers, making for a balanced expression of Zen or Taoist thought. They are a beautiful set whether you are collecting unique rice bowls or…

Japanese Imari Tea Set


Japanese Imari Tea Set


$68.00



JAPANESE PORCELAIN VINTAGE 6 PLATE + CREAMER AND SUGAR BOWL SET


JAPANESE PORCELAIN VINTAGE 6 PLATE + CREAMER AND SUGAR BOWL SET



NICE VINTAGE SET OF 6 PLATES/DESERT PLATES.. AND A MATCHING CREAMER AND SUGAR BOWL…


Japanese Pop


Japanese Pop


$9.90



Small Imari Porcelain Accent Lamp


Small Imari Porcelain Accent Lamp


$115.00


A great size and shape for a living room chest or small bedside table, this rectangular porcelain lamp has the traditional colors of classic Imari….

Imari Vase Table Lamp with Traditional Silk Shade


Imari Vase Table Lamp with Traditional Silk Shade


$272.80


The classic blue and dark red traditional pattern of Imari evokes a sense of timeless style that always looks Just Right….

Unique Asian Design Lighting - 16 Imari Odd Shade Oriental Style Fine Table Lamp


Unique Asian Design Lighting – 16 Imari Odd Shade Oriental Style Fine Table Lamp


$128.00


From our collection of fine quality hand crafted oriental lamps, beautiful Japanese & Chinese style urns, vase,s and spice jars converted into beautiful high end table lamps, wonderful oriental accents for traditional and contemporary home decor. With UL approved wiring, socket, and switch to accommomdate standard size 3 way light bulbs, up to 150 watts. Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery, continent…

Mishima - A Life in Four Chapters


Mishima – A Life in Four Chapters


$19.98


With Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Paul Schrader constructs a puzzle-box portrait of the controversial author (1925-1970) who turned his life into a work of art. Presented by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas, Schrader outdoes his benefactors in sheer audacity alone. In the opening sequence, which weaves throughout the film, Yukio Mishima (riveting Shohei Imamura regular Ken Ogata) prepare…

Hiruko the Goblin


Hiruko the Goblin


$10.72


The story of a radical archeologist & a junior high teacher that believes the doorway to ancient evil spirits dimension is under his school. Studio: Media Blasters Inc. Release Date: 05/10/2005 Run time: 88 minutes…

Yôkai hantâ: Hiruko


Yôkai hantâ: Hiruko




Can anyone translate these chinese & japanese symbols?

I have a few old plates with only japanese on them, would appreciate any help from someone who can decipher these symbols.

First four are of the same plate-

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xuun2mudyzz

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=vtdmrmkynjz

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=kdngn2dt0it

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ngyfmlamnmw

This is different plate, this is the only mark on it:

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ynvoo4olrem

Wooden carved / painted mandarin ducks (i think this is chinese)

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=iyz5zqdidoj

Japanese imari plate

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xykyrztzhly

That’s all
you have my gratitude!

1) http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xuun2mudyzz
The words written in Xiaozhuan style on the first plate are supposed to be a famous couplet by Zhu Xi, a respected scholar in the ancient Song Dynasty (960-1279). The original context should be ??????? ???????, but the word ? is missing on this plate.
Let me know if you need further explanation.
2) http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ynvoo4olrem
It looks like a seal/stamp saying ??. The manufacturer’s name, I guess.
3) http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=iyz5zqdidoj
Looks like Chinese characters ???, but it doesn’t mean anything. Manufacturer’s name again maybe.
4) http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xykyrztzhly
They’re simply Japanese kanjis saying ?? (art) ??? (imari).


Chines Painting Bamboo

Chines Painting Bamboo Reviews

Chines Painting Bamboo


An Anthology of Chinese Literature: Beginnings to 1911


An Anthology of Chinese Literature: Beginnings to 1911


$49.86


Hailed as a groundbreaking text in Chinese Studies, An Anthology of Chinese Literature brings together representative works from the first millenium B.C. to the end of the imperial system in 1911.This collection of over 600 pieces, translated with great clarity and sense of the original, presents the tradition in historical and aesthetic context. Moving roughly chronologically through the traditi…

Chines Painting Bamboo