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Fish Lantern

09/12/2011 //
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Happy Mid Autumn Festival

H1000xL1000xW300mm, China (Hong Kong)

The Mid Autumn Festival is celebrated on the night when the moon is the fullest.  The full moon symbolises a reunion, a blessing for the family.  The night of the festival is on the 15th of  the lunar august (the day which enters into the second half of autumn).  In the Southern part of China, one of the main activity of the festival is the lantern gathering; families will take a stroll with the lanterns while appreciating the fullness of the moon.  The lantern take in many forms; rabbit, star fruit, gold fish, carp etc.

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Tin Toy

09/11/2011 //
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H120xL120xW30mm, China

Tin toy was introduced into China at the turn of the century and by the 20s China has started producing tin toy.  As they are durable and cheap they became the toy for many generations.  The name tin toy came from the fact that it is made from thin sheets of steel plated tin which are then painted over.  This windup toy of a boy and a dog, this is chosen for the blog because it resemble my dog spike!

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Monkey Toy

09/06/2011 //
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H100x W50xD20mm, China

A clay monkey toy with the figure of mother and baby monkey painted on.  The figurine is made from 2 pieces of clay joined together by a piece of sheep skin.  When flexing it will make a sound of a monkey.  This is a traditional toy for kids.  (US$4)

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Categories clay, figurine, toy
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