Reflections of Life In Ancient Times

'Reflections of Life in Ancient Times' - an easy and interesting read about the history and various roles of bronze mirrors in Chinese history.


https://www.shine.cn/feature/art-culture/1807289481/

Demystifying Chinese Reign Marks — Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Reign marks are by no means an indicator of the age of a particular porcelain piece. However, identifying these reign marks can definitely help us pinpoint when such a piece was FIRST made. I hope you find the article (in the link below) useful. 


https://www.christies.com/features/Reign-marks-on-Chinese-ceramics-An-expert-guide-8248-1.aspx

The Art of Clay Teapots

I thought I'd share this informative article on Chinese clay teapots titled 'The Art of Clay Teapots' (in link below). Looking forward to learning more about tea & teapots via our future tea tasting sessions:) Stay tuned for updates!


https://www.shine.cn/feature/art-culture/1808110264/

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