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Showing results 11 - 20 of 27 for the tag: china.
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Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Rich In Detail As Well As Life Lessons (8/7/08)
 Shown here today, is a fine example of Chinese carved ivory from China’s golden age of exporting, circa 1850.This piece is very detailed showing different patterns on the three individuals’ robes.The detail is complete,down to the heels of their feet to the fine lines on the elder man’s face.
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Antiques – Chinese Ceramic Wares (7/16/08)
In this WorthPoint video, Lark Mason, owner of iGavel, shows some fascinating antiques – examples of Chinese ceramic wares including earthen ware, stoneware and porcelain. Lark also shares some of the history and his excitement about ceramics with his daughter, WorthPoint reporter Joanna Mason.
WorthPoint is the premier site for antiques and collectibles.
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Historic American Staffordshire China (6/2/08)
 Blue and white, and the many colored Staffordshire genre dinner services, and commemorative pieces that had been produced in America by factories established in the northeastern colonies during the period from 1790 through 1840, have become an eminently collectible antique category of its own. Rare pieces have been sold for $1000’s of dollars.
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china plates (5/25/08)
i have quite a few old plates all sizes, i am moving house later this year and am looking to de clutter. shortly i will be taking photos and loading them onto this site for propesctive buyers to view. thats all for now.
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How to Remove Stains from your Antique China, Pottery and Porcelain (5/23/08)
 Have you ever passed up purchasing a wonderful piece of art pottery, flow blue, transferware or any other collectable ceramic or porcelain because it had horrible crazing or other stains? I know I have. Condition, condition, condition is the mantra that has been drilled into our heads. Only buy the best when purchasing our collectables and antiques.
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Mother’s Day in China (5/7/08)
 The U.S. Mother’s Day (second Sunday of May) is approaching. This day became known and observed by some people in China in late 1980’s. And it is becoming more and more popular.
Things people do to celebrate Mother’s Day in China
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Mao’s Museum (4/30/08)
 While staying in Beijing, I made time to take a subway and visit the Chinese Military Museum. This spectacular building spans 60,000 square meters (196,850.39 square feet) and exhibits 5,000 years of Chinese military history on two four-story wings.
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What is Cloissone? (4/30/08)
 Cloisonné is a form of enamelware that began in Beijing in the 13th century. During my stay in China, I had the opportunity to visit the Yu Long Friendship Store (www.bjdayi.com), a facility in Beijing where fine cloisonné is manufactured and sold.
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Silk Street “Antiques” (4/30/08)
 If you are in Beijing and enjoy hunting for a bargain while swarms of venders tug at your clothing and gesture in front of your face to control your attention, Silk Street Market is just the place for you!
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Shopping in Pingyau (4/30/08)
 While staying in Shanxi Province in China, I was able to visit Pingyao Ancient City. Pingyau was built in 1370 AD during the Ming Dynasty and declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1997. It is the largest built and most preserved ancient city in Shanxi Province.
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