Golden Wood Carving – Wei Chi Gong

11/25/2014 //
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This lion riding figue is Wei Chi Gong, a general of the Tang dynasty.  Stories of his loyalty and bravery made it to the hearts of the people that he became a protector for the home, prints and figurines were made of him and his partner Qin Qiong.

Legends has it that in the Tang dynasty, the Dragon King had a bet with a fortune teller, this act violated the rules of the heaven and Jade Emperor ordered for the dragon’s execution.  The Dragon King pledged with the Tang Emperor and the Emperor agreed to summon the executioner back to court so the dragon could be spare.  Unfortunately, the Emperor doses off and missed the hour, the dragon was cut in half and died.  The dragon was extremely upset that the promise was broken and its ghost haunted the imperial palace day and night.  Wei Chi Gong and Qin Qiong, the two brave generals offered to stand guard at the door of the palace, the dragon ghost was kept at bay.  The emperor felt guilty that the pair has to be on guard days and nights because of his own negligence and ordered prints and figurines to be made of the two so to spare them from their task.  The fame of the two generals is so powerful that their imagery would be enough to scare away the haunted dragon, since then they were used to guard doors, gateways, bed in the household.

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Tree Log Sculpture by Chris Lo

11/24/2014 //
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L340xW120xH120mm, Hong Kong

A Wounded Tree Log.

soft slab
texturized surface
cobalt oxide black slip wash

POTTERY ART BY CHRIS LO
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT

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Tea Cylinder by Chris Lo

11/21/2014 //
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White Glazed Tea Cylinder

POTTERY ART BY CHRIS LO
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT

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A Hong Kong Memior – Ho Fan

11/20/2014 //
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For those of us who indulge in the memory of old Hong Kong, dont miss the chance to see Fan Ho‘s work in Hong Kong.
His photos not only capture the history of time but also the romance and humor.  It is as if one would re-enter this filmic place through the frame of his camera.

Exhibition of Fan Ho

A HONG KONG MEMIOR
@
AO Vertical
1-13F Asia One Tower, 8 Fung Yip Street, Chai Wan
(exhibition ends 31 Jan 2015)

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Golden Wood Carving – Pheonix Towards the Sun

11/19/2014 //
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L430xD60xH110mm, China

This wood carving would have been the center piece of  a furniture.  A pair of phoenix amidst an intricate carving of clouds are flying towards the raising sun.

The phoenix is a pair of mythical birds that symbolizes peace.  These king of birds flying towards the sun represent an expectation of well being to come; a blessing of health, longevity and goodness.

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X’Mas Card

11/18/2014 //
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W140xL140mm, Hong Kong

Its the time of the year to start writing your X’mas cards!

Come and pick up our x’mas cards along with the other gifts.

Here is the list of dates you need to post your cards and gifts to get to the destination in time!

 

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Mug by Chris Lo

11/17/2014 //
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Glazed Stoneware Mug
with Legs
(and horns too if you turn it upside down)

POTTERY ART BY CHRIS LO
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT

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Mugs for Charity

11/14/2014 //
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For all the contemporary pottery collectors and coffee lover, a charity event will be held @InBetween and @Common Ground starting this Saturday the 15th to the 30th.

A selection of beautiful unique handmade mugs by artists from the Cobo Ceramic Workshop will be on sale,
50% of the selling price will be donated to Children Cancer Foundation HK.

Be sure not to miss out!

INBETWEEN
6b Tai Ping Shan Street
Sheung Wan

COMMON GROUND
19 Shing Wong Street
Central

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Puppet Head – Guan Yu

11/13/2014 //
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W45xH90mm, China

This is a glove puppet head for the character Guan Yu.

One of the heros in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu was the loyal general of the warlord Lui Bei.  With the help of Guan, Lui Bei later formed the Han Dynasty and unified China.

Guan Yu is portrayed with having a red face, 9 feet tall with a 2 feet long beard and eyes of a pheonix.  A powerful and masculine figure.  Aside from his bravery, Guan Yu is known for his loyalty.

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Tribal Costume

11/11/2014 //
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costume
W450xL700mm, China

This costume belonged to the Sanjiang Dong Tribe of the Guangxi area.

The garment is made with handwoven fabric with brocade trimming around the collar and placket, a decorative embroidery trimming is added to the bottom of the jacket.  It would be worn as an opened jacket revealing the embroidered du dou that is worn underneath.

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