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One of the first things that foreigners arriving in Japan are often surprised by are the vast number of bicycles that can be seen careening through the city streets and sidewalks. Almost everyone, from grandmothers to well dressed businessmen on their way to the office use a "jitensha" ( bicycle) as a form of mainstream transportation. Whether employed for picking up the children from preschool, pedaling to the nearest train station, or commuting to work or university, the bicycle has become an integral part of Japanese society. Even the police, who can often be seen making nightly rounds on bicycles, prefer them in regard to navigating the narrow network of streets that comprise most Japanese cities and towns. The two wheelers are indeed everywhere, and to such an extent that huge parking areas near most shopping centers and railway stations are dedicated solely to accommodating bicycles.

Despite their convenience and appeal as a cheap form of transportation, they are also a major annoyance and possible physical threat to those riders and pedestrians who fail to learn the rules of the road. Those rules being: that there are no rules of the road. In theory bicycles by law are to be ridden only on city streets and not sidewalks, except when signs indicate otherwise. In reality however this regulation is entirely ignored by everyone. More times than I care to remember I've found myself jumping out of the way of some over zealous cyclist who decided the path of least resistance would be to run directly over me. Or felt the sudden swoosh of air touch my arm as a crazed biker appearing out of nowhere like some invisible phantom in the night sped manically by from behind as I leisurely sauntered home.

In spite of these pitfalls the bicycle in Japan for better or worse is here to stay, and as the saying goes, "if you can't beat em join em". For those of you who are considering purchasing one upon arriving you'll be pleased to know they're quite inexpensive, the average cost running around 10,000 yen, and used bicycles are available for even less. The most common bicycles for everyday use are typically one speed models with steel frames which include a kickstand, generator lights, fenders, caliper front brake and disk rear brake, and a steel mesh basket which is attached to the handle bars for carrying groceries and other items.

Jim Sherard is the author of "Land of the Rising Sun, A Guide to Living and Working in Japan", which can be found at: http://www.escapeartist.com/e_Books/Living_and_Working_in_Japan/Living_and_Working_in_Japan.html

Antique Lamps in Chinese Cinnabar

The long history of Chinese culture has produced a great number of original and distinctive artistic styles.  One of these is “Cinnabar Lacquerware”.  Quickly recognised by its distinctive red colour and sometimes referred to as “China Red”. This treatment has been used artistically in China for over 1000 years.

Lacquerware refers to any facade which has been coated with lacquer, resulting in a hard, durable surface.  The natural source of lacquer is a tree, the Lac, or, varnish tree, the sap of which is collected in the same manner as rubber tree sap; small cuts made into the trunk of the tree and the sap collected.  The name “Cinnabar”, however, is derived from a natural red mineral pigment which is blended with the Lac tree sap after which a rich red lacquer is produced

The initial stage in the production of cinnabar lacquer ware begins with the first coat of red lacquer; this first coat can be the first of literally hundreds of coats to follow!  Each coat is given time to dry before the next, until the desired thickness of red lacquer is achieved.

The second stage in this long process is the deeply carved ornate decoration.

This is left to the hands of a highly skilled carver, who, with razor sharp carving tools begins the slow process of intricately carving the now hard layer of red lacquer..

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co currently include in their collection, a fine pair of 19th century Chinese cinnabar table lamps.

A very fine and skillfully carved pair of 19th century,

Chinese,cinnabar table lamps.

Cinnabar or heavily applied red lacquer

is deeply hand carved to produce the decoration.

These lamps are intricately carved with the principle subject being

large five clawed Imperial dragons amidst clouds.

The lamps with a ground of finely carved foliate scrolls.

The lamps with turned and gilded bronze caps,

                      on turned maple wood bases, lacquered in Chinese black.                     

Circa 1890                 Overall height (including shades) 23.5"/60cm

Antique and decorative arts take many forms and are developed to enhance and beautify our lives.

Remember, that red is the color that we pay the most attention to. It is the warmest and most energetic color in the spectrum. In China, red symbolizes celebration and luck, used in many cultural ceremonies, New Year, weddings and birthdays.

In interior design, red is usually used as an accent and lamps are the most practical of all accents.  Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect, since it will attract attention! A colour you just can’t miss.

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co specialise in antique table lamp lighting with an on-line range of over 100 unique, antique and vintage lamps on view.

Lamps are shipped ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.

You are invited to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com

© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2009

About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.
He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

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