The four main Chinese owned department stores in Shanghai were: Xianshi Department store (先施 Xiān shī –‘Sincere’ – its name is a transliteration of the word “Sincere” (honest and reliable)); founder – Ma Yingbaio (Ma Ying Piu): operated 1917 -1952 (Hong Kong 1899; Guangzhou 19...
(about 3000bce), was wheelmade decorated pottery of a type usually called Al ’Ubaid. Perhaps the most richly decorated pottery of the Near East, remarkable for its fine painting, comes fromSusa(Shushan) in southwestIran. Themotifsare partly geometric, partly stylized but easily recognizable ...
The black color isn’t glossy but pure matte, which is decently pleasant to the eye. Other than the color and the border near the edge, there isn’t any single design on it. And that’s what made the product super classy. However, if you are not into black, you can check for the...
I've been coming to China for business over the last 10 years and every time I visit, I always go and visit Spin. As an extensive Global traveler, it's really one of my favorite stores in the world with so many beautiful pieces of art. Their new store is a little bit far from do...
“I really like to work on a one man show, rather than making small items for stores.” ¹ Artist Bob Kingsmill approached Kakinuma, wanting to include him in his 1976A Catalogue of BC Potters.Kakinuma responded that he was uncomfortable promoting himself, and did not send in his profile...