Original Brush Painting on Silk
Original brush painting on silk,
size : 13 3/4" x 15 15/16"
$45.00
Paper
Cuttings
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These are hand-made exquisite color paper cuttings by famous
paper cutting artists from China.
The
origins of Chinese paper cuttings can be traced back as early as 5 AD, when
paper was first produced. They are comprised of extremely delicate cuts made
by scissors or knives in an unbroken continuous manner.
Chinese
paper cuttings are used for many purposes, and are used widely during
special celebrations and festivals – especially on the New Year.
These art pieces represent the oriental
tradition and the cultural symbols which have been in existence for many
centuries.
Peking Opera Figures
These figures vividly express the dancing, fighting,
and the bright costumes of the famous Peking Opera.
Approx. size 4" 3"
Your set of 4 figures may
not be exact, but will be similar to the figures above
Set of Four Peking Opera
Figures - $9.50
Peking Opera Masks
These paper cuttings depict the colors and expressions
of the traditional masks used in Peking Opera.
Approx. size 4" 3"
Your set of 4 masks may not be exact, but
will be similar to the masks above
Peking Opera Masks (set of 4) - $9.50
Oriental Beauties
These Beauties depict the traditional Chinese
instruments, and the traditional Chinese garments worn by women. The fine
cuts made to show the hair and the details of their dress are truly
beautiful.
Approx. size 7" x 11"
Beauty Playing the Flute - $18.00
Beauty Playing the
Sanxian - $18.00
Beauty Playing the
Pipa - $18.00
Set of Three Beauties - $50.00
Dragons!
Dragons are a very important symbol in Chinese
Culture, and represent Power and Strength.
Approx. Size 4"
x 3"
Your set of 4 dragons may
not be exact, but will be similar to the dragons above
Set of 4 Dragons - $9.50
Flower Baskets
These delicate baskets inn purple, blue or green
(not shown) are finely detailed and make a beautiful addition to
home or office.
Set of Two Flower Baskets - $9.50
Wise Man (Longevity Symbol)
In China, there is a story of a wise
old man who lives way up in the mountains and grows peaches on his peach
tree with his crane. Legend says that anyone who sees this man, his crane,
or eats from his peach tree will live to a ripe-old age! (These make great
Birthday and Fathers Day gifts!)
Approx. Size 4"
x 3"
Your set of 4 men may not
be exact, but will be similar to the wise men above
Set of Four Wise Men - $9.50
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