T'ang
tri-color ware is an art form which embodies the finest in
T'ang sculpture, painting and ceramic technology. Its realistic
and highly mature modeling technique produces compellingly
lifelike forms, while its palette of colored glazes -- green,
white, fellow, blue -- are fluently applied to create effects
of dazzling beauty. Other decorative techniques such as embossing,
stippling and carving are also applied with great skill. The
sublime artistry and rich content of T'ang tri-color ware
make it a highlight of Chinese ceramics history beasts, civil
officials, military officers, devas, court ladies and central
Asian figurines, as well as vessels for everyday use, flower
vases and jars. Highly prized and popular favorites the world
over, these works are major treasures of Chinese material
culture.
Chinese
Knot is a type of national handicrafts with long history and
profound cultural connotations. Appeared in ancient time,
developed in Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1229A.D.)and popularized
in Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911A.D.) Chinese Knot has
now become a kind of elegant and colorful arts and crafts
from its original practical use. In Chinese language, "knot"
has the meanings of reunion, friendliness, warm, marriage,
love etc. In addition, "knot" and "luck, felicity"
have the same pronunciation, so chinese knots are often used
to express some good wish including happy,prosper,love and
no evil. |
| Lion
Head Greetings, offering maximum protection against ill fate
and unhealthy surroundings, highten household protection against
external members, bringing eternal luck and everlasting benefits.
This symbolic gift presentations are inherited from our Chinese
Ancestors, believe it, so let your friends and relatives,
both here and abroad, share this unique greeting of eternal
luck. |
The
Chinese dragon is not a real animal but a creature of the
ancient Chinese imagination. It is the combination of lion,
horse, deer, fish, hawk and snake.
The dragon is an auspicious creature in the eyes of Chinese
and was a symbol of the emperor in the ancient time. |