The clocks have Sprung forward, the days are starting to feel a little longer and the trees all around our little corner of North London are laden with glorious blossom.
Spring has Sprung and so, it feels like an opportune moment to publish our latest, Seasonal newsletter.
In this edition we take a look at the Chinese “Year of the Snake” , we tell the magical story of the legendary Phoenix and we shine the spotlight on two exquisite Japanese works of art.
We also look at some of the recent additions to our website and we preview some of the wonderful pieces that we will be adding to our online gallery over the next few weeks.
We hope you enjoy the read.
Kevin Page Oriental Art
Boxing clever:
Our featured work of art for the month of March was this stunning, early 20th Century matching Suzuribako and Ryoshibako set.
Read the accompanying blog to learn the important roles that these wonderful boxes played in the Japanese art of Calligraphy. (Click on the image below to take a closer look.)
A global symbol of peace, renewal and rebirth:
Back in February, we wrote a short piece about one of the most popular and long-lasting icons of Japanese mythology, the Phoenix. In this article we take a look at the origins and the symbolism of this legendary bird. Click on the image below to take a closer look.
Sumptuous Satsuma:
In February, we show-cased this imposing Satsuma vase from the Kinkozan Company of Kyoto. A rare example of the finest painting found on such a large piece.
Click Here (or on the image below) to read about this wonderful example of Meiji-era craftsmanship and to learn the story of the most famous and prolific producers of this form of Japanese earthenware pottery.
The Year of the Snake:
In January, billions of people around the world came together to celebrate the Chinese New Year and 2025 is the Year of the Snake! We wrote a short-read blog about the important role that the Snake plays in Japanese legend. Click Here or on the below image for a closer look.
A look inside the gallery:
Each month we add fascinating new Chinese and Japanese antiques and works of art to our website and since our last Newsletter back in December, we have introduced some exquisite Meiji-era Satsuma, beautiful Cloisonné, interesting early 20th Century basketry and some wonderful lacquerware. Click on any of the images below to see all the recent additions to our website.
First glance:
Over the next few weeks, we will be adding some exceptional Japanese, Meiji-era works of art to our website. Below is a small selection as a preview for our Newsletter readers. Contact Us by clicking on any of the images below for more information on any of these pieces before they are added online.
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Join our ever-growing community of 3,700 Instagram followers for regular updates and fascinating insight from our collection of Chinese and Japanese Fine Art and Antiques. Follow us @kevinpageorient or click on the image below to take a look at our Instagram page.
May be of Pinterest
A popular resource for Interior Designers, Collectors and Creatives worldwide, Pinterest is an image sharing and social media hub designed to help users curate boards inspired by items of interest. You can view and stay up to date with our Pinterest board by clicking here.
What we value: Our appraisal service
This year we have once again, helped raise hundreds of Pounds for The British Red Cross through our “What we value” initiative. We regularly receive request to provide valuations and background information on Chinese and Japanese works of art and instead of charging for this service, we simply ask that a small donation is made to our chosen charity.
The British Red Cross, as part of the Global Disasters Emergency Committee, carry out incredible and vital work, providing food and water, first aid, shelter, warm clothing, hygiene parcels and much more. You can find out more about this initiative and how to request a valuation by clicking here.
We hope you enjoyed reading this Spring Newsletter. If, like us, you can’t get enough of the Spring blooms, you can revisit our Blog-post Here from last year about “Sakura” and the significant role that the Cherry Blossom season plays in Japanese life.
You can also browse through over 100 articles and stories inspired by our collection of Chinese and Japanese Fine Art and Antiques by heading over to our News & Blog page by Clicking Here.
Kevin Page Oriental Art
