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by disillusioned » Jan 6th, '09, 16:51

Victoria wrote:
Both are nice thanks for posting! I am quite partial to anything with that symbol - is it double happiness?
I'm actually unsure what it is. I was hoping someone here might be able to clarify it. I just really liked it.
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by Chip » Jan 6th, '09, 16:53

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:
Chip wrote: These however might be may faves from Christmas 2008.
Japanese Crane Canisters
wow. where did you find those?
Aren't they ...ummm, stunning, gorgous, spectacular, lovely!?!

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by Geekgirl » Jan 6th, '09, 18:02

they are indeed.
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by bearsbearsbears » Jan 6th, '09, 18:22

disillusioned wrote:I'm actually unsure what it is. I was hoping someone here might be able to clarify it. I just really liked it.
It's a highly stylized version of the character for longevity. Very common symbol in Chinese decorative arts.
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by disillusioned » Jan 6th, '09, 18:23

bearsbearsbears wrote:
disillusioned wrote:I'm actually unsure what it is. I was hoping someone here might be able to clarify it. I just really liked it.
It's a highly stylized version of the character for longevity. Very common symbol in Chinese decorative arts.

Thank you I appreciate the help
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by olivierco » Jan 7th, '09, 06:23

Not exactly teaware, but as they are 11 x 8 cm I will use them as chataku or as tray for my teapots.

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by Victoria » Jan 7th, '09, 09:20

Are those small metal trays? Hard to see!
1/2 pattern sarkua and 1/2 bark?
But they are sweet!
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by olivierco » Jan 7th, '09, 10:44

Victoria wrote:Are those small metal trays? Hard to see!
1/2 pattern sarkua and 1/2 bark?
But they are sweet!
Yes metal trays.
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by TIM » Jan 7th, '09, 10:55

olivierco wrote:
Victoria wrote:Are those small metal trays? Hard to see!
1/2 pattern sarkua and 1/2 bark?
But they are sweet!
Yes metal trays.
Pretty silver japanese trays : ) Congrats!
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by disillusioned » Jan 7th, '09, 11:01

olivierco wrote:
Victoria wrote:Are those small metal trays? Hard to see!
1/2 pattern sarkua and 1/2 bark?
But they are sweet!
Yes metal trays.

where exactly would one acquire trays like those?
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by olivierco » Jan 7th, '09, 11:12

disillusioned wrote:
where exactly would one acquire trays like those?
ebay
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by horsencl » Jan 7th, '09, 19:26

I finally found an awesome tea house that is relatively close to home. I picked up a three tiered tea tin for when I travel and a washi box. I just thought that the washi boxes were so pretty. I also picked up some very nice white tea while I was at it.

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by chamekke » Jan 7th, '09, 23:42

olivierco wrote:
disillusioned wrote:
where exactly would one acquire trays like those?
ebay
Interesting and pretty, Olivier! What did the eBay listing describe them as? (meaning, what is their intended/original use?)
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by bi lew chun » Jan 8th, '09, 05:02

horsencl wrote:I finally found an awesome tea house that is relatively close to home. I picked up a three tiered tea tin for when I travel and a washi box. I just thought that the washi boxes were so pretty. I also picked up some very nice white tea while I was at it.
Snap a dap dap, they have an online shop. Tell us what's good.
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by olivierco » Jan 8th, '09, 10:58

chamekke wrote:
olivierco wrote:
disillusioned wrote:
where exactly would one acquire trays like those?
ebay
Interesting and pretty, Olivier! What did the eBay listing describe them as? (meaning, what is their intended/original use?)
Japanese vintage silver set 3 trays gin with box.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: JAPANESE VINTAGE SIVER SET OF THREE TRAYS WITH SIGNED BOX. WRITTEN ON THE ORIGINAL BOX IS THE KANJI "GIN" WHICH MEANS SILVER.
AGE:EARLY SHOWA C1930


No indication for their intended use.
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