Hello, Water Rabbit! (Lunar 2023)

 
It's been 8 days of celebrating and feasting🥰

And I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish my Chinese friends, 'Gong Xi Fa Cai!' May the Fu Lu Shou continue to shower us with more happiness, wealth and longevity as we usher in the year of the water rabbit🔥🎉

The history of true celadon (Eastern Han)

 

Celadon, also known as a kind of ceramic with a colour glaze has a really long history.

Its coating is achieved by applying a liquified clay slip recipe to the ceramic ware before being fired under high temperature.

Read on to find out when ‘true celadon‘ was invented and the conditions that led to its rise.

https://helloteacup.com/2021/07/25/the-art-of-ceramics-the-rise-of-true-celadon-in-the-eastern-han/

5 masterpieces revealed! (Chinese Antiques)

 

Check out these 5 masterpieces from the collection of the late philanthropist and Chinese artist, Sir Joseph Hutong!

Not surprised to learn that the superbly carved cinnabar lacquer box from the Ming dynasty took over a year to produce.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFsTEcDW0RY

Year end sale (2022)

Hunting for a memorable present or some nice home/office decor?

If that's a yes, then come and take advantage of our year end sales!

Where? 

Naik Antiques and Oriental Gifts


When? 

12/12/2022 - 31/1/2023

To view our catalogue, please visit www.emperorsantique.com

Before 2022 draws to an end, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May 2023 bring even more joy, happiness, and amazing adventures & experiences to us all!

First piece picked out by the emperor (Qing Dynasty)

Check out this amazing piece of treasure picked out by Emperor Qianlong when he ascended the throne😍

https://fb.watch/hc8NZwjtas/

The Center Of Ceramic Creativity (Jingdezhen)

Ever wanted to know the history of Jingdezhen and its world renowned porcelain?

Helen Bentley and Discover China takes us on a tour through the world's first industrial city, a center of ceramic creativity and so much more.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lFmzYOPWM0

Making Beautiful Tri-Coloured Pottery (Tang Dynasty)

 

The Tri-colored Pottery thrived in the Tang Dynasty over 1,300 years ago. Its glaze mainly features 3 colors - yellow, green and white. However, the “Thri-color” also refers to many different ones. To make Tang Tri-colored Pottery, the basic glaze colors of yellow, green, blue, white, auburn and black are used in an interlaced way on the same ware. This brief documentary highlights how the glaze colors flow and interact during the process of firing. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EzmyJXudgo&list=PLjyx3gz4xlUGVJ8u916UPo0gwkovQ8Exj&index=30