Who Says Traditional and Modern Furnishings Can't Compliment Each Other?

I love what designer, Jared Hughes, did to his place in Atlanta!


https://gardenandgun.com/feature/inside-atlanta-apartment/

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

On behalf of Naik Antiques and Oriental Gifts, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all Christians a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! May 2019 bring us all more happiness, joy, laughter, health and wealth!

A fine Zisha teapot by the late renowned potter, Jiang Rong

How To Read Symbols In Chinese Art

I found specialist Ivy Chan's write-up on how to read symbols in Chinese art quite informative:p Let me know what you think.


https://www.christies.com/features/Chinese-Ceramics-How-to-decode-the-meanings-of-traditional-symbols-7229-1.aspx

Specialist Talks About 1000-Year-Old Chinese Painting by Su Shi

I must admit that up until recently, I wasn't aware that Su Shi's Wood and Rock scroll painting was almost sold at a private sale. I wouldn't be surprised if Christie's decision to sell The Wood and Rock scroll painting at a public auction played a part in making it the most expensive object ever sold by Christie's in Asia (https://www.christies.com/features/Su-Shi-scroll-painting-sells-for-almost-60-million-dollars-9579-3.aspx)


Check out what the specialist said about the 1000-year-old Chinese painting in the link below: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBsqhm5O4fI

Old Money: Chinese Farmer Digs Up 460kg of Ancient Coins Dating Back to Jesus’ Time

I think it's worth noting that despite being so old, some of the ancient coins (mentioned in the link below) had to be sold off as regular copper as they were deemed not valuable by archaeologists.



https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/1919024/old-money-chinese-farmer-digs-460kg-ancient-coins-dating-back

Year End Sales!

Dear readers, 

It's that time of the year again where we start (window) shopping for presents and home decoration. At Naik Antiques and Oriental Gifts, we have something for everyone...be it a collectible, gift or souvenir. So, please feel free to drop by and take advantage of our year end sales! Please visit www.emperorsantique.com to view the rest of our other items. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me at +6018 3867939.


Regards


May Naik

Christie's to Present Kangxi Twelve Blue and White 'Month' Cups

The one thing I learnt after watching the video (below) featuring the Kangxi Twelve Blue and White 'Month' Cups is this..... an item, in this case, a cup, can still fetch 'millions' on its own at an auction even though it originally existed as a set of 12 cups.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okl8aNp2hMA