For centuries the Chinese used paper covered wooden lattice grilles in their windows. The lattice was often painted in black or dark red lacquer and decorated with gilt flowers and ornament. As the paper was translucent it was the shadow of the lattice design that was the window feature instead of actual views of the outside world.
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Where can I find good books on Chinese wood carvings, screens and architectural elements?
A recommended selection of the best books to read for those wanting to learn more and/or research about Chinese wood carvings, screens and architectural elements
Chinese Woodworking: books and resources from around the web
Books on Chinese Woodworking with good diagrams There are a lot of books on Chinese antiques out there, most of which we have on our amazon list already. And not to boast but I do think this list is about as complete as it gets. However, I find these ones have the most complete details […]
A reading list of recommended books for collectors of Tibetan antiques and artifacts
A recommended reading list of books of interest to the study of Tibetan Antiques from thangka to metal work to furniture.
Treasure Hunt: City Weekend goes in search of Beijing’s genuine antiques
Original article published in City Weekend Magazine March 16th, 2009 By Thomas Talhelm Fully Furnished Of all the different types of antiques, furniture has one of the quickest learning curves in the art of spotting fakes, making it a great choice for beginners. Buying furniture also entails less risk, since pieces can still make great […]