I got this large seal stone somewhere near Huangshan mountain. Although the use of seals had an ancient history in China, the use of stone as the media for seals was much later. Before stone, metals were mainly used. The first use of stone was credited to the great元朝Yuan (1271-1368)...
As recorded by some ancient Chinese books, Shenshu and Yulei were two legendary brothers, whose daily work was to inspect all ghosts under a peach tree.If some ghosts were found guilty for victimizing the people,the two brothers would have themarre...
The dreams were further intensified with the ancient Chinese and Japanese poetry that I was reading this May. I also have a renewed interest in collages which I have enjoyed making over the past couple of years. Time flies. I truly can’t believe another June is upon us – may it be a...
Visited the Museum of Cham Sculpture which houses sculptural and art relics of the ancient Cham Kingdom from over thousands of years ago. Took a quick stroll at An Long Temple, a small temple which is just besides the museum. In the evening, we explored the Son Tra Night Market and had...
the Horn of Africa and India’s Malabar Coast. These were the sources of fragrant resins and barks such as myrrh, frankincense, cinnamon and sandalwood used in the manufacture of incense, a product greatly desired and valued in the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Persia, Mesopotamia and the...
The furnishings in these ancient houses also reflect customs of the locals. In the local it was typical to place a vase on the east side of the table, a mirror on the west (East Vast and West Mirror) and a clock in the middle, which are homophonic symbolizations in Chinese meaning pea...
Kilometers of empty wall to patrol as you watched for the hordes from the north. Looking out across the mountain from our tower you can see the wall snake it’s way along a ridge. In this area, a strategic pass between the mountains, the Chinese had built walls along different ridges....
The old streets are lined with the uniquely-designed resident houses, which are thought to be the finest of the ancient Chinese residential houses. Hui Style Residence (12) Qiankou Folk Residence & Chengkan Village (17) Shexian (12) Situated at the foot of Mt. Huangshan, Shexian is a ...
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Dali Ancient Town has historic sites, ancient buildings and temples, nearby beautiful Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, local crafts, and the