Monthly Archives: December 2019

Chinese Rose Medallion

Posted on 29/12/2019 by ronald972

In the few pieces of porcelain I have collected there is a piece of #rosemedallion from China. It was most likely made around 1830 to 1840 for the European export market. The classic Rose Medallion decoration usually includes a number … Continue reading →

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Chinese Scrimshaw

Posted on 22/12/2019 by ronald972

Since we have been in the Far East for a number of the past few chapters, I thought we might look at something that is more folk art from there. #Scrimshaw is the art of carving or engraving on bone … Continue reading →

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Chinese Snuff Bottle

Posted on 16/12/2019 by ronald972

I thowught we might return to China and look at something which was made to carry snuff or powdered tobacco. Snuff was considered as a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, flu, headaches and even stomach upset (smoking tobacco … Continue reading →

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Edwin La Dell lithographer

Posted on 08/12/2019 by ronald972

The art of lithography – printing with stones – was invented in 1796. The stone would have a image drawn onto it using wax, oil or fat. An acid would then be applied etching the non-protected (untreated) parts of the … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Art

Posted on 01/12/2019 by ronald972

Today, we visit a country not truly known as being a centre of the arts. Norwegian art is mostly grouped together with the other Scandinavian countries under the name Nordic Art. For most of Norways artistic history, it has been … Continue reading →

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