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The line at work: discover Sanyu's drawings at the Musée des Arts Asiatiques in Nice
For the first time in France for 21 years, a major exhibition is devoted to the work of the Franco-Chinese artist Sanyu (1895-1966) ....
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Feb 33 min read
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Chinese screens: a window on the art of the literati
Chinese screens, whether tabletop, scholar's or wooden, embody both aesthetic refinement and rich cultural testimony. These objets d'art,...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 283 min read
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Asian fans
Much more than mere accessories, fans occupy a unique place in Asian history and culture. Their origins go back thousands of years,...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 203 min read
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Huanghuali: The timeless elegance of a precious wood
In the world of Asian furniture, few materials rival the beauty and preciousness of huanghuali (黄花梨), a noble wood native to China....
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 164 min read
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Chinese white: immaculate ceramics
Chinese white, a poetic term evoking immaculate purity and technical excellence, designates an exceptional category of Chinese porcelain...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Fascinating Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy, the art of writing par excellence, occupies a pre-eminent place in the history of Asian art. Much more than a simple...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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Chinese perfume burners: a journey to the heart of an age-old tradition
Perfume burners occupy a special place in the cultural and spiritual history of China. At the crossroads of craftsmanship, religion and...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique
In the art world, Asian objects fascinate with their rich history, profound symbolism and quality of workmanship. Whether you are a...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Hongmu wood in Chinese furniture
In the world of Chinese furniture, one material dominates for its timeless elegance and aura of prestige: hongmu wood, also known as ‘red...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Buddhist sculptures in China
Buddhist sculpture in China, at the crossroads of religion, art and politics, is one of the country's greatest artistic legacies. Since...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Jade in Asian art
Jade, a precious stone revered for thousands of years in Asia, embodies a profound symbol of spirituality, power and beauty. Used in many...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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Celadon ceramics in Asia
Celadon ceramics, with their subtle shades of jade green and translucent finishes, embody an age-old tradition that spans East and...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Guide to identifying imperial marks on Chinese porcelain
In the fascinating world of Chinese porcelain, the markings on these precious objects are a treasure in their own right. Veritable...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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The mysterious Tibetan bronzes
Tibet, known as the ‘roof of the world’, is a high plateau in Central Asia, renowned for its rich culture and profound spiritual...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Small bottles, great treasures : Chinese snuffboxes
The history of Chinese snuffboxes is closely linked to that of the great dynasties that have shaped the country. Although their official...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
May 29, 20242 min read
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The Mille Fleurs motif across Asia
Far from being a simple decoration, the "Thousand Flowers" motif is a veritable visual language that has flourished on Asian objets...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
May 16, 20242 min read
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Chinese coral: A red treasure carved with legends
A symbol of luck, passion and joy, red coral, or "shānghuī" in Mandarin, holds a special place in Chinese culture. Its vivid colour and...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Chinese stoneware: a journey through history and techniques
Chinese stoneware, also known as "cí" (瓷, cí) in Chinese, is a dense, vitrified ceramic produced by firing at high temperatures (between...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Ruyi: From imperial object to symbol of good fortune
The Chinese ruyi is a fascinating piece of decorative art, both a powerful symbol and a ceremonial object. Its name, "ruyi", means "may...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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Court painting in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The Ming period in China, marked by the victory of Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, was a time of profound political and cultural change. At the...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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