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My favorite vase of all time was a gift from my now deceased baby brother, Michael. Sadly, it was destroyed in the 2006 earthquake that struck the Big Island . It was a very tall, elegant, rectangular vessel of irregular vertical textures in a white bisque porcelain, glazed on the inside. I wish I had a photo of it! Interesting vases add character and visual delight to any room. A svelte shape of ebony and mother of pearl, purchased in London  A few more that earn their keep: Symbolic of the primal Big Island of Hawaii Symbolic of the tropical vegetation of the Big Island of Hawaii There is always a need for blue spaces and accessories!  Primitive yet contemporary for tall flower stalks Peruvian craftmanship is right at home in Hawaii Lilies and anthuriums

This exceptional set of porcelain figurines colorfully represents three generations of Qing Dynasty Emperors who were the most popular dynastic rulers in Chinese history. The Qing Dynasty was the last of the imperial dynasties of China, spanning the years 1644 to 1912. These three reigned from 1661 to 1796.  Kangxi (in blue), who reigned from 1662-1722, was the second Qing emperor and is the eldest of the three. Kangxi adopted much of the bureaucratic structure of the prior Ming Dynasty. He espoused Confucian political and cultural attitudes in order to assimilate into Chinese culture and reestablish peace and prosperity. His son, Yongzheng (in yellow) reigned from 1722-1735. During his reign he consolidated power, restructured institutions to eliminate corruption, and promoted commerce, science, philosophy, and the arts. But it was under Kangxi’s grandson, Qianlong (in deep red) that the empire reached the height of its power and widest geographic limits during the six decades of ...

Fire • Passion Candle from Feng Shui Elements Special objects -- purely artistic, simply functional, or with multiple attributes -- personalize any thoughtful living space. When each accessory reflects its owner's personality, the item provides pleasure and delight to its owner, and potentially sparks interest in visitors. As simple as a candle, as stunning as a gorgeous vase, these personal touches finish a home; they are the accoutrements of a room. Curvaceous vase made from ebony and mother of pearl, acquired in London Glazed and fired with passionate reds and gold metallics, this vase is a stunning and functional piece of art