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This China Paper Sun Umbrella is special for one main reason. The design of the Phoenix and Dragon artwork and it's sun baked creative look. Although there are many of these Paper Sun Umbrella's available at any corner China or Asian shop, this one has a unique look that is hard to find. Perfect working condition and looks great! Red wrist strap. This is a full size umbrella, about 3 feet wide, not the small mini replica versions. This is the real deal. This was obtained when I saw it hanging from the ceiling of a store that sold them. I asked to buy one and was told that although they had 25 different designs, they did not sell that one because it was a special one of a kind. I returned several days later and presented the store owner with a high offer on the umbrella and they agreed to sell it to me. They got out a ladder and had someone unattach it from the ceiling. I have never seen one like it since. I returned back to the store several months later and it had not been replaced. I have searched the Internet and have not found this design anywhere. Looks great hanging from the corner of a room or over a bed and of course if you actually used it, it would be the most stylish one anybody has ever seen and the compliments would come. Enjoy this fun and attractive item! MAKE OFFER

Wang Zhaojun, one of China's four ancient beauties, was selected into the palace during the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty. In order to safeguard the peace of the state, she voluntarily married ChanYu, the chieftain of the Hun. So, she was revered and remembered by the later generations. During the late period of the West Han Dynasty, there were a lot of fights between the Han people and Hun people. It was not until Chanyu Huhanye took the power of the Hun under the help of the West Han Dynasty that the relationship between these two peoples was relaxed. To consolidate the peace, Huhanye asked to marry one of Emperor Yuan's daughters. Wang Zhaojun voluntarily took this mission when she knew Emperor Hanyuan was selecting a maid from the palace for peace-making marriage with the Hun. Far away from her motherland, Wang Zhaojun lived with the Huns. She not only persuaded Hu-han-ye-chan-yu not to lunch fights, but also introduced Chinese culture into the Hun. Since then, there was never a fight between the Han Dynasty and the Hun for more than 60 years. Wang Zhaojun was a symbol of the cohesion for the Chinese nation. Her deeds are respected by the later people. Her tomb is repeatedly renovated by the later generation in memory of her. And the story of Zhaojun going out of the frontier strongly attracted numerous artists of every dynasty, who created thousands of works based on her story in a variety of artistic forms, such as music, painting, poetry, drama and novels.

This beautiful cloth inked print is about 15" x 24". This used collectible is not a surface print but a deep inked very detailed piece of art. It has a wood top border and middle hook for hanging. It has 5" brown cloth tassles that hang from the bottom. It comes with a blue silky carry bag. It is in good condition with very little wear. Hanging on the wall is stunning and every person who sees it will comment on its fine detailed artwork and beauty. This charmer of a collectible will make any room seem more elegant. Chinese calligraphy characters. This item is beautiful and it will be something you treasure for years. MAKE OFFER

This special treasured collectible item is very rare and may be one of the few available anywhere in the world and in good condition especially when you consider it's about 20 years old. See photos of Gong Li modeling and making films such as 'Raise The Red Lantern' and other films from that era. Some of these photos will show you the youngest Gong Li you have ever seen. Full page photos and packed with artistic pages. This book was designed to be a collectors item when it was made 20 years ago. Very high quality. Heavy bond paper. Glossy and sharp images. Beautiful gold Chinese calligraphy on the front cover. Chinese calligraphy throughout the book as well as some english.

I basically consider this Gong Li book priceless and have no intention of selling it. If you wish to make an offer, I will not consider anything below $5000.00

Ukiyoe Kuzushi rare deluxe edition, hard bound with dust jacket in publishers slipcase. A beautiful photographic essay on the often hidden world of the Japanese courtesan. Text in Japanese with English translation. This special collectible item is extreamly rare and in near pristine condition especially when you consider it's about 25 years old. Of the copies of this available around the world, mine is in the top condition and with all the original inserts and special packing add-ons. I have done research and none I have found have all the items that were originallly shipped with this item. Mine has everything! Book has hardly ever been touched by human hands. Pages are fingerprint-less and still taught from lack of wear. This Ukiyoe Kuzushi piece is the finest Asian Collectible I have in my personal collection. One inch thick. Several hundred pages. High gloss photo lens shooting. Absolutely the most impressive photography I have ever seen in my life. Only available in Japan when it was originally sold. Paper Cover protects the book and a matching box protects the cover and book. High quality rice paper with Japanese calligraphy on some pages. All original inserts. Mini posters. Ad coupons with other products. Serial number in book with copyright protection plastic shield. Geisha is shot clothed and nude. This is for the true collector who knows the true value of this piece. This item rarely has been seen in the United States and owned by only a few collectors. I have everything that originally came with it and this one is in excellent condition whereas the other ones I have seen available from other countries are not in the condition this one is. Because of the fact that this one comes with all the original inserts and marketing pieces and in near pristine condition, mine is worth much more than the average copy you may find through Asian distribution used market channels. The real collector wants the best one available on the market from a global search and I believe I have the the best condition Ukiyoe Kuzushi V2 you will find.

Although you can find this on the used global marketplace, because I am in possession of a rare pristine V2 and one of the best conditioned in the world and I consider it priceless as a Geisha collectable, if you wish to make an offer, I will not consider anything below $5,000.00.

This special collectible item is beautiful. Box Chinese Chess Set. Phoenix and Dragon design on outside of box. Phoenix and Dragon design on Chess board. Back side of outside box has Chinese people sitting at a table playing chess. Brass corners. Brass carry handle. Chinese special latch lock to keep it closed. Red ribbon pull handles to lift board. Heavy white and brown pieces about 2"to 3" tall depending on piece. Image above scrunches the pieces making them look short but they are tall. Backside of Chess board has Chinese newpaper classic type ads. Very heavy, box weighs about 10 pounds. Box is about 4" wide. Box is about 20" by 14". Padding covers pieces during storage. Close latches swivel to keep board in place during storage. Gold painted artwork on outside box and Chess board. This Chinese Collectible is in excellent condition inside and out. Fantastic item! MAKE OFFER