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Tai'an is a prefecture-level city in western Shandong province, People's Republic of China. Centred around Mount Tai. The leader of the 'Five Sacred Mountains', Mountain Tai is located in the centre of Shandong Province, lying across the cities of Tai'an, Jinan and Zibo. The City is an ancient and mystical land.

Thecity of Tai'an is located in the middle part of Shandong. It is a cultural city of scenery travel with a long history.

The country is prosperous and the people live in peace. The city depends on the gifted tourist resources, the tourism and service trade of Taian is growing vigorously about 8 million visitors at home and abroad come to Mount Tai for tour and sight seeing every year. The mountain was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as the world natural and cultural heritage.

The tourist commodities in Taian are abundant, many tourist gifts are handicrafts and souvenirs as red copper relief, black jade relief, celadon decoration plate and Wenkou antique pottery are characteristic. The local products are Mount Tai red glossy ganoderma, daughters tea, tuber of multi-flower knotweed , and lance asiabell root.

Tai Shan is and has always been the most climbed mountain in China. The first emperor of China climbed it. You can take a cable car to the top of the mountain and have a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley.

Autumn is the most colourful season in the Taishan Mountains layer upon layer of forests in the mountain are dyed out.

The Dai Temple is the largest and most completed ancient building complex of Mount Taishan and is to the north of Tai'an City. Most of the present attractions inside the temple were left over from the Han Dynasty. One of its attraction is the Bronze Pavilion. Lying in the north east corner of the temple, the pavilion is made of bronze castings. Intricate workmanship makes it highly valuable, thus gaining its reputation as one of the famous bronze pavilions in China.

Mount Tai temple was once called the temple of the Eastern Mountain, also call the Thai temple. Mount Tai palace, mainly offer sacrifices to the god of the east mountain Mount Taishan, it is the place where the ancient emperor came to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to Heaven. Every building here reflects the elegance of China's ancient architecture art, every historical relic has reflected the development of civilization of Mount Tai.

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Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Swan' $84.95 By Thatsanee and Ramphan, this low, shallow vase depicts a swan with Thai stylizations. They work in celadon ceramic with its richly crackled textures.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Peony' $52.95 Luxurious engravings depict celestial petals, blossoming on a celadon ceramic vase. Cool green whispers complement the voluptuous contours, representing the delicate artistry of Thatsanee and Ramphan.

Thai Pride Celadon Ceramic Plate $145 Walking through florid fields, an elephant enjoys Thailand's natural beauty. For centuries elephants have been regarded as symbol of national pride. The composition is detailed with fine artistry on a decorative Celadon plate from Thailand's Duangkamol. A raintree wood stand displays the plate's ornate elegance. -About the Artist: Duangkamol Srisukri is from Bangkok. 'Most of my works are Thai and Chinese reproductions like vases, ginger jars, and figurines,' she says. 'My intention is to maintain the ancient art of celadon and stoneware so that future generations can enjoy these pieces. Together with other artists, we have created beautiful hand-crafted pieces with ornate incisions and bas relief. Each piece that I make has many stories to tell. Each piece is individually signed by the artist who has worked on it.' -The Duangkamol Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Duangkamol in Thailand. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - Celadon ceramic, raintree wood stand -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Orchid' $44.95 Luxurious engravings depict celestial petals, as a cattleya orchid blooms on a celadon ceramic vase. Cool green whispers complement the voluptuous contours, representing the delicate artistry of Thatsanee and Ramphan.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Sapphire' $143.99 Working in celadon ceramic with its distinctive textures, Duangkamol shapes a finely detailed vase. Golden foliage covers the deep blue globe in stately symmetry. It reveals the natural color of the clay.

Celadon ceramic jar, 'Thai Peony' $57.95 Luxurious engravings depict celestial petals, blossoming on a celadon ceramic jar and lid. Cool green whispers complement the graceful contours, representing the delicate artistry of Thatsanee and Ramphan.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Thai Emerald' $144.95 Working in celadon ceramic with its distinctive textures, Duangkamol shapes a finely detailed vase. Golden foliage covers the deep emerald globe in stately symmetry. It reveals the natural color of the clay.

Celadon ceramic plate, 'Thai Pride' $102.95 Walking through florid fields, an elephant enjoys Thailand's natural beauty. For centuries elephants have been regarded as symbol of national pride. The composition is detailed with fine artistry on a decorative Celadon plate from Thailand's Duangkamol. A raintree wood stand displays the plate's ornate elegance.

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Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Thai Sawasdee Girl' $57.95 A girl kneels holding her cupped hands to her chest before performing the traditional Thai wai or greeting. The wai is a highly important reciprocal sign of courtesy. Hands are cupped together and the head is lowered while saying Sawasdee Khap, meaning "hello." "I have worked on small figurines to decorate the spirit house, which in Thailand is believed to house the guardian spirit of each home. I was wondering that if I could work on a figurine that is slightly bigger than the ones used for the spirit house, what position and expression should this figurine have?" recalls Duangkamol. "I remembered that our wai greeting has become recognized by people all around the world, and this is how I came to be inspired to create this little celadon girl wearing a Thai traditional costume."

Thai Sawasdee Girl Celadon Ceramic Statuette $82 A girl kneels holding her cupped hands to her chest before performing the traditional Thai wai or greeting. The wai is a highly important reciprocal sign of courtesy. Hands are cupped together and the head is lowered while saying Sawasdee Khap, meaning "hello." -About the Artist: Duangkamol Srisukri is from Bangkok. 'Most of my works are Thai and Chinese reproductions like vases, ginger jars, and figurines,' she says. 'My intention is to maintain the ancient art of celadon and stoneware so that future generations can enjoy these pieces. Together with other artists, we have created beautiful hand-crafted pieces with ornate incisions and bas relief. Each piece that I make has many stories to tell. Each piece is individually signed by the artist who has worked on it.' -The Duangkamol Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Duangkamol in Thailand. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. - Celadon ceramic -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Celadon ceramic candleholders, 'Thai Angel' (pair) $29.95 With expressions of wonder, twin angels shelter burning tapers. Duangkamol crafts the ethereal creatures as candleholders. They reveal the pale green glaze and intricate network of fine lines that are characteristic of true celadon ceramic.

Celadon ceramic incense burner, 'Thai Forest' $49.95 Sublime in its detailed artistry, this incense burner from Duangkamol is a celebration of Thailand's legendary customs. It is crafted of celadon ceramic featuring a lush forest in green undertones and characteristic crackled finish.

Celadon ceramic condiment plates, 'Thai Peony' (pair) $59.95 Luxurious engravings depict celestial petals, blossoming on two celadon ceramic dishes. Cool green whispers complement the graceful contours, representing the delicate artistry of Thatsanee and Ramphan.

Celadon ceramic sculpture, 'Blue Thai Stallion' $127.99 Posing with handsome elegance, this horse symbolizes the versatile artistry of Thailand's Duangkamol. She masters the ancient techniques of celadon ceramic to craft this beautiful sculpture in light blue hue. This specialized art form features subtle cracks in the glazed surface.

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Celadon ceramic jar, 'Vegetation' $52.95 Evoking the Thai forest, delicate arabesques of cool jade and emerald caress a voluptuous jar. Thatsanee and Ramphan glaze this sleek ceramic work with celadon, its fine motifs painted by hand.

Celadon ceramic plate, 'Parade' $79.95 Depicted in silhouette with intricate cutouts, elephants parade around a cool green plate. Thatsanee and Ramphan work in celadon ceramic to create this beautiful design. Elephants are a symbol of Thailand, where March 13 is designated as Thai Elephant Day.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Dream' $112.95 Classic in its shape, this sleek vase is glazed in two dreamy shades. Thatsanee and Ramphan work in the traditional celadon technique with its fascinating crackled surface. The ancient Thai art lends itself perfectly to her contemporary design.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Seadrop' $82.95 Like a droplet of water, this vase radiates mystique in cool sea green. Thatsanee and Ramphan work in the traditional celadon technique with its fascinating crackled surface. The ancient Thai art lends itself perfectly to her contemporary design.

Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Concentration' $54.95 A young Thai monk sits in a pose of intense concentration. Duangkamol shapes the finely detailed figurine in Celadon ceramic. "This is one of five positions in my Yoga Master collection," she explains. "My interest in reading and watching programs on yoga has been a main reason for the series. This collection is to promote good health and wellbeing."

Celadon ceramic candleholders, 'Ivy Columns' $79.99 Thatsanee and Ramphan shape these candleholders of clay and magnificently glaze it with a traditional green celadon. The pieces are subtly engraved with gae sa lak, a traditional Thai process used in carving for decorative purposes. They are glazed in the traditional celadon method, giving them a lightly crackled antique appearance.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Elephant Heralds' $47.95 Elephants herald the versatile elegance of celadon art in a vase steeped in Thai stylishness. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft the ceramic vase by hand, applying the distinct green glaze of celadon artistry. Brown elephants march in stunning contrast around the vase's belly.

Celadon ceramic vase, 'Natural Illusion' $314.95 Spherical grace characterizes this vase, its balanced composition representing the artistry of Thatsanee and Ramphan. Delicate petals merge with tones of green celadon, recalling the luxury of ancient Thai gardens. The result is an exceptional work of ceramic art.

Celadon ceramic nativity scene, 'Thai Christmas' (set of 9) $104.95 Celebrating the first Christmas in Thailand, Mary and Joseph welcome the magi, who bring gifts to the Christ child. A deva, or Thai angel, watches over the Holy family. Duangkamol crafts this elegant nativity scene.

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