Tag Archives: China

Bonsai and the art of mud figurines

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jan

Tiny little figures, some depicting people, some things from nature. Almost like pieces from dioramas. When I first heard the term Japanese mudmen and mudwomen, I thought, “What?” Investigating, I learned they are tiny figurines used with bonsai to emphasize … Continue reading →

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NY Times: Lead contamination in Chinatown glazes

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jan

When I saw the porcelain spoons in the photo on the Times site, my eyes grew large. The turquoise, yellow, and red glaze looked very familiar. I cannot tell you if the glazes on the spoons I saw in Vancouver … Continue reading →

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The History of Bricks: China

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Jan

When fiancées register with department stores prior to their wedding day, they often list a china pattern. Throughout history, heads of state have served VIPs on fine china with specific patterns. But previous to researching this article, I did not … Continue reading →

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Preview — History of Bricks: China

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jan

From Mesopotamia, sweeping across the Middle East to the Indian Subcontinent’s Indus Valley, we have learned that bricks became an important economic vehicle and a means of improving the quality of life for untold numbers. This unassuming building material affected … Continue reading →

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