Dragonoriental.co.uk ( Oriental Antiques and collectables.)

A BRIEF HISTORY

Since the beginning of the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) oriental trade goods have arrived in the west via the 'Silk Route'. These included, porcelain,gold, lacquerware,ironware,silk and tea. Later, there followed the 'Maritime Silk Route' bringing even more trade in Chinese goods. Dutch and British maritime trade with China in the 17th.Century increased the supply of porcelain to Europe with the demand for tea. The decorative porcelain was eagerly sort by the wealthy to decorate the 'great houses' of Europe. From massive porcelain vases to extensive dinner services, to miniture items. Porcelain was just the beginning of collectable Oriental items. There followed, carved and inlaid exotic hardwood furniture.Desirable objects in mother-of-pearl, bronze, cloisonne,enamel,carved and inlaid lacquer,ivory,silver,gold jade,glass,silk and numerous other skilfully worked items to the present day.

I am a collector of oriental antiques. After some 25 years of collecting as a hobby, I am now selling some of my collection.

All my items have been sourced in Europe & UK, are mostly in original condition and any repairs or restoration are stated. I can offer a selection of items manufactured in China, Japan and the far east from the 1st millennium BC through to the 20th century AD.

Please note;

I can pack and post these items worldwide, postage costs quoted are for delivery within the UK only, (PLEASE ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE FOR DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE THE UK) In the event of your purchase not being as described, I can offer a full refund (for items purchased within a period of one month of purchase).

I reserve the right to alter my prices without notice at anytime.

You are advised to check the item description and condition befor purchase to avoid any disapointment. Please ask for more infomation or additional images of any of my items, and please quote 'Item Number'.

Description of condition (of porcelain) is deemed to state any sustained damage resulting in cracks(hairline or otherwise) chips, frits and breaks to the porcelain or pottery body.

Other defects sustained in manufacture, including kiln-firing faults, normal wear associated with age of item, are not normally stated as a fault in the context of the general condition of item.

Descriptions refering to age and originality of any item is my opinion only and is not necessarily to be taken as a statement of fact.

WARNING; These items are for display purposes only, and are not to be used in connection in any way with food. (Some pigments used in their decoration may be toxic)

TERMS: 15% DISCOUNT when two or more items purchased at the same time.

Useful information Link:

< http://www.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/index.html >

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