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 Vintage Japanese "KIMONO Unsed Woven Aged 1920s Antique,Silk (Cotton Liner) K402  US $48.00
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The history of paperweights was documented as early as the 15th century when Sabellico, a Venetian historian wrote about a "little ball" filled with images of "all sorts of flowers." The technique he was describing is referred to millefiori, which literally means," thousands of flowers." Even to this day, the millefiori technique is the most popular effect used in paperweights.
Around 1833, a glass factory in what is now Poland began producing glass millefiori and soon after, Pietro Bigaglia, in Venice, also started making glass paperweights which were introduced to the world at an international fair held in 1845. These paperweights were warmly accepted and started to be produced throughout Europe. The years 1845 through 1860, are known as the "Classic Period" for paperweights; with some of the best and most beautifully crafted weights coming from France. With the exception of several exquisite pieces produced in France in the late 1870s, paperweight production virtually ceased in Europe after 1860.
From the turn of the 20th Century to the beginning of World War II, weights were generally only made by studio artists, making individual pieces at a time. Glass making techniques were revolutionized during the 1940s, ushering in the "Contemporary Period" of glass paperweights in America and throughout Europe. New and modern techniques are responsible for the beauty and uniqueness of most modern weights, but many of the classic designs and artistry of Millefiori and lampwork remain to this day.
The history of glass paperweights is one of the developments of unique and innovative techniques designed to enclose and protect the small work of art that is the beauty of the weight. Not only were such designs as millefiori perfected and preserved, but techniques such a lampwork, where images such as flowers, fruits and butterflies were crafted so beautifully that their appearance was often lifelike. Sulphide designs were also developed that encased small portraits within the paperweights.
Paperweights are made today to commemorate historic events, remind us of the places we have visited or just to be admired as a beautiful keepsake or work of art. The original function of holding down papers and preventing them from being scattered by the wind has been deemed unimportant, if not totally useless. But these fine pieces of ornamental glass continue to attract us and inspire a feeling of awe. While they might not be seen on desks, holding down envelopes or correspondence, glass paperweights can still be found on mantels, shelves and in cases, throughout the world. The love of a beautiful work of art is an obvious factor in the history of paperweights.
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Keeping and Handling Japanese Inro
Antique lacquer was always highly valued for its lasting qualities and strength. A very high gloss could be achieved, proving impervious to alcohol, acids and hot liquids. It would also have appealed to the Zen Buddhism ideals of ‘Yin and Yang’, as lacquer appears to be so delicately beautiful and light in weight. Yet, it is hard, impermeable and enduring.
However great care still needs to be taken when handling antique Japanese lacquer inro (especially when complete with ojime and a netsuke, or manju) as the inro can so easily be damaged by knocks. The most common cause of damage occurs when an inro is first picked up. If the netsuke, or manju, is allowed to swing and bump into the inro, the lacquer will certainly dent and worse still might chip.
The best and correct way to pick up an inro, is to firstly pick up the netsuke, or manju, then to hold and use the silk cord to turn the inro around to look at the other side when inspecting Inro, rather than to finger the lacquer, as there is something in our perspiration that dulls the shine in time. As an alternative some people only handle lacquer whilst wearing very soft gloves.
All lacquer is best kept in a reasonably humid atmosphere, avoiding any sudden changes of temperature. In some climates this is difficult to arrange, without having good airconditioning. It is also a good idea to keep a bowl, or two, of water where ever the inro are stored, but even more important to avoid the use of any hot spot lights within the same cabinet.
Antique Japanese lacquer Inro and boxes are such incredibly beautiful works of art, that I consider many of them to rate very highly, amongst the finest treasures of the World! So it is well worth while taking good care of them.
About the Author
John N. Cohen A past director of Jacey Cinemas Ltd. Later the proprietor of a design & photographic studio, now a director of Jacey Homes Ltd., a property development company. Interests and Hobbies: A top international award winning photographer who also became a well known Asian antiques collector and an enthusiast of Jensen British classic cars. Other interests are skiing and Salsa dancing.
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The author has been a very keen collector for many years in helping to create ‘The Cohen collection’. http://www.jncohen.net/Cohen_collection/index.htm
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I was wondering how much an antique Japanese koto would cost.?
I have recently acquired an antique Japanese koto dated back to around 1920. its showing some signs of wear (mostly a couple of chipped pieces) other than that it is in relatively good condition for being nearly 100 years old. It comes with all the accessory stuff: bridges, picks, and all the other little doodads. what I was wondering is how much this thing would be valued at.
depending on its condition its between $117.90 to $148.00.
on ebay i saw one for $12.50 and another for $134.95 so i guess its pretty much in between the 100-200 bugdet!!
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