Asian Art Stories
The Fascination of Chinese Coconut Cups: Nature...
Coconut carving in China flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Craftsmen transformed humble coconut shells into refined works of art, often turning them into libation cups, brush pots, or...
The Fascination of Chinese Coconut Cups: Nature...
Coconut carving in China flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Craftsmen transformed humble coconut shells into refined works of art, often turning them into libation cups, brush pots, or...
The Scholar’s Water Dropper – A Small Object wi...
Among the many refined tools that once graced the Chinese scholar’s studio, few are as quietly captivating as the water dropper. While modest in size, these objects were indispensable to the...
The Scholar’s Water Dropper – A Small Object wi...
Among the many refined tools that once graced the Chinese scholar’s studio, few are as quietly captivating as the water dropper. While modest in size, these objects were indispensable to the...
Fire and Authority: The Imperial Dragon on Roug...
Among the most powerful and enduring motifs in Chinese art, the dragon (龙, lóng) occupies a central place as a symbol of power, cosmic order, and imperial sovereignty. In this...
Fire and Authority: The Imperial Dragon on Roug...
Among the most powerful and enduring motifs in Chinese art, the dragon (龙, lóng) occupies a central place as a symbol of power, cosmic order, and imperial sovereignty. In this...
On the Beauty of Early 19th-Century Soapstone S...
From the moment you encounter this early 19th-century soapstone figure of Liu Hai and his iconic three-legged toad, there is a quiet yet compelling sense of storytelling carved into the...
On the Beauty of Early 19th-Century Soapstone S...
From the moment you encounter this early 19th-century soapstone figure of Liu Hai and his iconic three-legged toad, there is a quiet yet compelling sense of storytelling carved into the...
A Glimpse Into Ancestral Prestige
A Glimpse Into Ancestral Prestige Late 18th / Early 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait (190 x 90 cm) In the rich tapestry of Chinese visual tradition, few genres speak as...
A Glimpse Into Ancestral Prestige
A Glimpse Into Ancestral Prestige Late 18th / Early 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait (190 x 90 cm) In the rich tapestry of Chinese visual tradition, few genres speak as...