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A truly gorgeous work using deliberately archaic forms, colors, and brushwork to evoke the fantasy nature of the subject matter. Qiu Ying, Peach Blossom Spring, Suzhou Professional, Ming Dynasty, China, Nelson-Atkins Museum

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2020-11-05

Traditional Japanese handicraft (begun in the Edo Period) create pictures. Oshie which uses padded fabric, while Chigiri-e, uses torn paper. Usually mounted on sturdy shikishi art board measuring around 10.5 x 9.5 inches

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2020-08-09

Terracotta piggy banks from Indonesia, Majapahit Dynasty, 14th-15th --the critters symbolized prosperity & good fortune.
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2020-08-05

Some lovely summer scenes by Japanese shin-hanga woodblock artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

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2020-07-06

An oil lamp from Zhongshan Tombs, Warring States Period (4th century BCE), Eastern Zhou, China with monkeys!

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2020-02-16

I would like this table frame, thank you! Well, maybe not, it would be hard to keep clean. Zhongshan Burial, Warring States Period (475-221 BCE), Eastern Zhou Dynasty China, bronze inlaid with gold and silver. Plus souvenir version...

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2020-02-16

"Flowers & Herbs", $350, watercolor and polychromos pencils on 300 gsm 💯% Hotpress paper, 10 × 7 inches.

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2019-09-09