CELTIC CROSSES What we generally call Celtic crosses are memorial crosses: the Latin cross with the cresents forming a circle between the cross and upright beams. They take their form from the Irish High Crosses which are found throughout Ireland and in parts of Britain and Scotland where Irish monk ...
The Cloisters, a branch of The Metropolitan Museum devoted to medieval art, is home to some of the world’s masterworks. Metropolitan Director Philippe de Montebello escorts viewers through rooms and gardens that evoke the spirit of the Middle Ages. Highlights include the famed Unicorn Tapestries, ra ...
Arita blue-and-white wares Almost all early Japanese porcelain was produced in Arita on Kyushu, the westernmost of the main Japanese islands and, significantly, the closest to Korea. It is most unlikely that the manufacture of porcelain … » Read more >>Antique Japanese Arita Blue-and-White Wares « P ...
Lately I have been in pretty odd situations, and took souvenirs where possible. These five are my favourite objects within reach, precious. If you ever want to hear interesting true stories, come and see me, bring some drinks and I’ll tell you all about it. Posted in NEWS
