Cloisonné is a technique for decorating metalwork objects with ancient origins. In the most recent history it is a process of using vitreous or semi-vitreous enamels as an inlay in between metal wires applied over metal to create a mosaic of sorts. More ancient origins involved an inlay of gemstones, glass and other materials to […]
Read moreCollecting jade is a very different type of collecting in the sense that it’s not uncommon for someone interested in Chinese jades to be interested in only that and nothing else. Most people immediately think of jade as being a green stone but that has only been the perception of jade since the introduction of […]
Read moreCloisonné is a technique for decorating metalwork objects with ancient origins. In the most recent history it is a process of using vitreous or semi-vitreous enamels as an inlay in between metal wires applied over metal to create a mosaic of sorts. More ancient origins involved an inlay of gemstones, glass and other materials to […]
Read moreInterest in Buddhism is at an all-time high now and the idea of owning rare spiritual icons and historic objects can inspire a feverish passion. The focus has not only included connoisseurship, but also a broader understanding of movements, ideas and styles, as well as traditional buddhist ceremony. Researching these items involves a look at […]
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