Posted on May 10, 2010 by admin
Civilizations in the past and up to the present continue to be wowed by the beauty and mystery of the of the ocean floor and sea life. Mankind has tried to recreate the world underneath with fish tanks lodged in the corners of the home. It usually does not just teem with a variety of [...]
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In ancient China, porcelain face masks are popular works of art and they are usually used not as ornaments but as warnings against evil or to drive away bad spirits. The “Taotie” or ogre mask is a stylized full face mask complete with horns, ears and sharp fangs. The lower jaw is usually absent and [...]
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Eagles have been a symbol of strength and power. These mighty winged kings of the flight are indeed a sight to behold in the wild. However today, we can only have a look at them at zoos and some nature reserves. Well, what best way to immortalize these remarkable creatures than using fine porcelain? It [...]
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What’s with the rabbit and all the things it represent? Well, most kids can not go to sleep without cuddling an albino bunny to bed. Most parents also delight in the taste of rabbit meat and the Easter bunny tradition is surely here to stay. There are many things associated to rabbits, hares or bunnies. [...]
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Homco is a modern day company that is based in the beautiful Mexico. The company produces figurines and other masterpiece porcelain pieces that are sold and very popular worldwide. They are known for their figurines that vividly capture real life settings such as children engaged in all kinds of activities, and detailed miniatures of various [...]
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Capodimonte is elegant porcelain manufactured by the Capodimonte porcelain factory which was founded in 1743 in Naples. The company is world-renowned for its porcelain figurines and artistically sculpted flowers which adorns vases and cups. The capodimonte vases were made to equal or even surpass Meissen porcelain. The first pieces were produced at the Royal Factory [...]
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Interior lighting is one of the essential elements in home decoration and is a factor in setting the mood of a room in various ways. Take soft romantic lighting, for instance. Chinese blue and white porcelain lamps have been a constant favorite with home owners as this blend of colors provide an ideal balance which [...]
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The Japanese Geisha is something that shrouded in mystery. She represents a world that is far apart from modern day popular culture. With many versions of stories about the geisha community that we hear, we would not know what to believe in any more. Real – life geishas themselves claim to be often misunderstood and [...]
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