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The Beauty of Asian Antiques

The Beauty of Asian Antiques

As even a casual observer will tell you, there is a great deal of variety when you consider the art that comes out of Asia. The history of countries like Japan and China go back literally thousands of years, and by taking a look at what these lands have to offer in the way of gorgeous antiques is just one more way to appreciate true artistic ability, craftsmanship and history.

Chinese art, for example, is divided into periods relating to the dynasty that ruled the country. Chinese art can range from simple yet exquisitely glazed ceramic bowls to the popular and incredibly beautiful jade figurines. The Shang dynasty, for intance, was known for its blue casting, while China as a whole maintained a long tradition of beautiful porcelain. The arrival of Buddhism to China around 100 AD led to a great deal of religiously themed art as well.

Japanese art, on the other hand, has a reputation for being simpler than Chinese art, although this has not always been the case. The Japanese aesthetic is one that has changed over the years and today, many people associate it with grace, elegance, and a very spare, spartan beauty. One of the areas that Japanese art is best known for, though, is in textiles, particularly with regards to their kimonos. These robes are often one of a kind and when made by a real master, often have their own names and infrequently worn and more often displayed.

When you are looking for Chinese or Japanese statues to grace your home, you'll find that there are many choose from, and that you'll have a choice of many different materials. Both countries have elevated ceramic and porcelain into a fine art form, and you can still find carved figurine statues of jade, wood and stone. You can find plenty of statues of the Buddha, of the Eight Immortals, and of the Japanese folk hero Momotaro, or you can find statues of more homely things, like cats, dogs or children.

Upon examination, Chinese art and Japanese art both abounds with dragons. In Asia, these powerful, serpentine beasts were more associated with good than they are with evil, and more connected with water than with fire. Large bodies of water were thought to have dragons slumbering under them, and buildings are often not built more than a certain height to make sure that dragons that live in the mountains can see the ocean. You'll find both Chinese and Japanese art loves to depict these creatures, who were often symbols of imperial rule.

Take some time to take a look at the elegance and beauty that can grace your home through the display of Asian antiques, and you'll find that you have excellent reasons to make sure that you see what these pieces of art can bring to your environment!

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Yu-Hoang, The Jade Emperor, Supreme Deity of the Chinese Pantheon $49.99 Yu-Hoang, The Jade Emperor, Supreme Deity of the Chinese Pantheon - Giclee Print

Sterling Silver Chinese Motif Honey Jade Earrings $19.99 Bright genuine honey jade stones radiate from beautiful chinese motif silver earrings. Brand: SilverSpeck Diamond Color: yellow Diamond Weight: 0 Material: Sterling Silver Stone: honey jade Number of Stones: 2 Stone Shape: rectangular-shape Age: Adult

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Door Detail with Chinese Character at Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) $124.99 Viviane Ponti Door Detail with Chinese Character at Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) - Wall Mural

Chinese Woman with Incense Sticks, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China, Asia $19.99 Angelo Cavalli Chinese Woman with Incense Sticks, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China, Asia - Photographic Print

Chinese Symbol from Jade Collection, American Museum of Natural History $69.99 Chinese Symbol from Jade Collection, American Museum of Natural History - Photographic Print

Jade Warrior $9.29 Writer/director {$Antti-Jussi Annila}'s picture {#Jade Warrior} ({#Jade Soturi}) takes as its starting-off point an arresting and little-known fact -- the similarity of Chinese and Finnish mythologies -- and uses it to combine two seemingly unrelated genr

Secrets of the Jade $15.07 P.C. Davidoff's latest release, Secrets of the Jade, features acoustical tones and sonic atmospheres that produces an environment for private moments. Davidoff performs on Japanese bamboo and clay flutes, Chinese koto, classical guitars and Indian tambura

Beautiful! Sterling Silver Genuine Lavender Jade Chinese Motif Pendant $24.99 In China Jade has been a symbol of love and virtue for thousands of years! A Stunning Piece with a Beautiful Message! A Genuine Lavender Jade Pendant has Health Peace and Love written on it in Chinese Letters. Due to the uniqueness of Jade Lavender sh Brand: SilverSpeck Size/Dimensions: 0 Metal Stamp: 925-sterling Material: Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Chinese Green Jade 'Blessing' Dangle Earrings $19.99 This is a pair of Beautiful Sterling Silver and genuine Chinese green jade dangle Earrings.The Chinese symbol 'Blessing' is in a circle with a green jade tube and sterling silver end caps. A Classical piece with a modern twist.. Brand: SilverSpeck Material: Sterling Silver Age: Adult Condition: New

Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages $48.75 No Synopsis Available

Chinese Jade (Paperback) $15.27 Description not available.

Sterling Silver and Lavender Chinese Jade 'Longevity' Motif Dangle Earrings $19.99 These are sterling silver dangling earrings with the Chinese symbol of ‘longevity’ at its post. The genuine lavender jade is bordered with sterling silver. The perfect piece to wear for any formal or casual occasion! Due to the uniqueness of Jade Laven Brand: SilverSpeck Material: Sterling Silver Age: Adult Condition: New

Hand Painted Snuff Bottles with Jade Tops and Horse Globe, Chinese Handicrafts, China $19.99 Cindy Miller Hopkins Hand Painted Snuff Bottles with Jade Tops and Horse Globe, Chinese Handicrafts, China - Photographic Print

Millionaire Sportsman, Avery Brundage, at Home, with His Collection of Chinese Jade Art Pieces $69.99 Millionaire Sportsman, Avery Brundage, at Home, with His Collection of Chinese Jade Art Pieces - Photographic Print

Popular Chinese Dish- Green Beans Stirfried with Pork, at Shanghai King Mang Jade Garden Restaurant $39.99 Eightfish Popular Chinese Dish- Green Beans Stirfried with Pork, at Shanghai King Mang Jade Garden Restaurant - Photographic Print

Yellow Jade Sterling Silver Chinese Letter Drop Pendant $13.09 Yellow Jade and Sterling Silver Chinese Good Luck Letters Dangle Pendant.Length of this Pendant 1.2" including bail and dimension of Jade is 1" X 0.9"Pendant will be shipped in a FREE gift box making it easy for you to surprise your special someone.Thank you for shopping at Gem Avenue! Brand: GEM Avenue Style: Pendants Resizable: No Adjustable: No Metal Stamp: .925 Sterling Silver Material: Sterling Silver Stone: Jade Gender: Female

Green Jade Sterling Silver Chinese Letter Drop Pendant $14.49 Green Jade and Sterling Silver Chinese Good Luck Letters Dangle Pendant.Dimension of Jade is 0.75" x 1.25" Pendant will be shipped in a FREE gift box making it easy for you to surprise your special someone.Thank you for shopping at Gem Avenue! Brand: GEM Avenue Style: Pendants Resizable: No Adjustable: No Metal Stamp: .925 Sterling Silver Material: Sterling Silver Stone: Jade Gender: Female

14k Gold Chinese Good Luck Round Yellow Jade Pendant $70.99 Love wearing this piece! This pendant features yellow jade and 14k gold Chinese script for a great look! Size/Dimensions: Material: 14k Yellow Gold / Gram Weight: 1.9 / Stone: Yellow Jade / Stone Shape: / Gemstone: Yellow Jade / Gemstone Shape: Round / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 1 1/8 inch with bail / Side to Side: 3/4 inch / Thickness: 4.1 mm / Diameter: Design: Themed Style: Pendants Material: Gold Gender: Women

Solid 14k Gold Chinese Luck Round Green Jade Pendant $70.99 Add a bit of green to your selection of accessories. This green jade pendant features Chinese script in delicate 14k yellow gold. Size/Dimensions: Material: 14k Yellow Gold / Gram Weight: 1.9 / Stone: Green Jade / Stone Shape: / Gemstone: Green Jade / Gemstone Shape: Round / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 1 1/8 inch with bail / Side to Side: 3/4 inch / Thickness: 4.1 mm / Diameter: Design: Themed Style: Pendants Material: Gold Gender: Women

14k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Character Pendant $100.99 Beautiful Chinese characters are featured on this rectangular jade pendant. This fine jewelry is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold with a highly polished finish and includes a wide bail to fit your favorite chain or cord.Style: PendantGemstone colors: GreenGemstone shapes: RectangleOne inlaid rectangle-cut jade measures 14 mm wide x 28 mm long Metal: 14k yellow goldFinish: High polishMetal weight: 3.3 gramsPendant dimensions: 14 mm wide x 36.5 mm long x 2.3 mm thickAll carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Treatment code TA. See Gemstone Treatments for further information.

Jade Songs : The Messages in Chinese Jade and Other Sculpture $33.15 No Synopsis Available

Genuine Jade Bangle Bracelet $69.98 A perfect circle! Mined by ancient cultures, jade was held in high esteem by the Chinese, Egyptians, and Aztecs. Exhibiting beautiful nuances of light green and snowy white, our genuine jade bracelet forms a smooth curve to adorn your wrist. Gift boxed. Fits wrists to 8".

Sterling Silver and Lavender Chinese Jade Dangle Earring $24.99 These attractive sterling silver dangle earrings have genuine lavender jade oval shaped stones that are set in simple 4-prong stud settings. Adorn yourself and enjoy the look Brand: SilverSpeck Material: Sterling Silver Age: Adult Condition: New

Sterling Silver Purple Jade Lucky Chinese Pendant $34.99 Awaken each day with blessings as symbolized in this intricately carved .925 sterling silver symbol for being blessed. A rich purple jade dome rectangle is the backdrop of this beautiful pendant, capped on each end with polished sterling silver. Size/Dimensions: Material: .925 Sterling Silver / Gram Weight: 1.4 / Stone: Purple Jade / Stone Shape: Dome Rectangle / Gemstone: / Gemstone Shape: / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 1 inch with bail / Side to Side: 9/16 inch / Thickness: 2.88 mm / Diameter: Design: Themed Style: Pendants Material: Sterling Silver Gender: Women

18K Gold over Sterling Silver Lavender Jade Chinese Motif Pendant $19.99 This lavender jade motif pendant features the Chinese symbols of ‘peace’ ‘happiness’ and ‘love’ in 18k gold over sterling silver. The bail joins the pendant to an 18-inch rolo chain. Brand: SilverSpeck Size/Dimensions: 0 Material: 18-karat-gold-over-silver

Sterling Silver Chinese Green Jade Heart Shaped Pendant $14.99 Make an unforgettable fashion statement with this stylish sterling silver and Chinese genuine green jade heart necklace. The bail joins the pendant to an 18 inch sterling silver rolo necklace. Brand: SilverSpeck Size/Dimensions: 0 Metal Stamp: 925-sterling Material: Sterling Silver

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