Search


Chinese Teapot.
A Chinese porcelain teapot with a spout and handle, decorated in cobalt-blue to both sides with dragon design.
-
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Chinese Rice Wine Flask.
Blue and white porcelain with bird spout design and motifs of phoenixes. The blue and white color combination signifies purity and sophistication. These flasks were not only functional vessels but also symbols of status and taste. Blue and white porcelain gained prominence during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) and reached its zenith in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
-
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Chinese Jade Peach Tree.
A Chinese jade peach bonsai tree is a delightful and symbolic creation. These miniature trees often feature coral-colored hardstone peaches and leaves made of nephrite jade. They're not only visually appealing but also carry cultural significance. In Chinese culture, the peach symbolizes longevity and immortality.
-
Jun 22, 20241 min read


Chinese Hexagon Plant Pot with Saucer.
The hexagonal ceramic plant pot style has a rich history dating back centuries. It gained prominence during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) in China. Crafted by skilled artisans, these pots featured intricate designs, often incorporating blue and white patterns or floral motifs. They were not only functional but also served as decorative pieces. Over time, this style has continued to evolve, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics.
-
Jun 22, 20241 min read


Chinese Chair and Table
Rosewood. Southern China where it is customary for wooden chairs and beds to be constructed with marble because of the relatively warm...
-
May 26, 20241 min read


Tung Meng Hui and Kuomintang
Tun Meng Hui timeline: 1904: Sun Yat-sen founded the Tongmenghui (Tung Meng Hui) in Tokyo, Japan, with the aim of uniting revolutionary...
-
Feb 28, 20232 min read


OMF Bungalow
In 1933, Towkay Leong Sin Nam (梁桑南) built a residential bungalow at Cameron Highlands. The site is 1530 meters above sea level. Picture...
-
Aug 30, 20221 min read


Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang Kai-shek (31 October 1887 – 5 April 1975),[2] also known as Chiang Chung-cheng, Chiang Chieh-shih, Cheung Kai-shek, Jiang...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Emperor Guangxu Zaitian
The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), personal name Zaitian, was the 11th Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


President Li Yuanhong
Li Yuanhong (Chinese: 黎元洪; pinyin: Lí Yuánhóng; courtesy name Songqing 宋卿) (October 19, 1864 – June 3, 1928) was a Chinese politician...
-
Aug 14, 20224 min read


Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Dowager Cixi (Chinese: 慈禧太后; pinyin: Cíxǐ Tàihòu [tsʰɨ̌.ɕì tʰâɪ.xôʊ]; Manchu: Tsysi taiheo; formerly romanised as Empress...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Flag of the United Kingdom
The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag. The design of the Union Jack dates back to the...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


General Yuan Shikai
Yuan Shikai (Chinese: 袁世凱; pinyin: Yuán Shìkǎi; 16 September 1859 – 6 June 1916) was a Chinese military and government official who rose...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Federated Malay States
The Federated Malay States (FMS, Malay: Negeri-negeri Melayu Bersekutu, Jawi: نݢري٢ ملايو برسکوتو) was a federation of four protected...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Flags of Early China
During the Wuchang Uprising in 1911 that heralded the Republic, the various revolutionary armies had different flags. Lu Hao-tung's "Blue...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Flag of the Qing Dynasty
The flag of the Qing dynasty was an emblem adopted in the late 19th century featuring the Azure Dragon on a plain yellow field with the...
-
Aug 14, 20221 min read


Emperor Puyi
Aisin-Gioro Puyi (Chinese: 溥儀; February 7, 1906 – October 17, 1967), courtesy name Yaozhi (曜之), was the last emperor of China as the...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Chen Jiongming
Chen Jiongming, (Chinese: 陳炯明; Wade–Giles: Chʻên Chiung-ming; 18 January 1878 – 22 September 1933), courtesy name Jingcun (竞存), nickname...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Sir Ernest Woodford Birch
Sir Ernest Woodford Birch, KCMG (29 April 1857 – 17 December 1929) was a British colonial administrator who served as the eighth British...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read


King George VI
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the...
-
Aug 14, 20222 min read