Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Asian Art in DC

Today I have very little strength for anything that crawling into bed because spent the whole day working the Downtown Holiday Market in DC with my sister... and I'm exhausted.


I want to leave you today with some images from my visit to the Freer Sackler Galleries which are part of the Smithsonian Museum and feature Asian art.


My favorite pieces were all the amazing jewellery worn by Indian and South Pacific royalty. These pieces were mostly made of gold and encrusted with precious stone in intricate designs.


Civilizations from the Far East have been know through the ages as masters at the art of lacquer and inlay. Most of the pieces you can find there are small with amazing designs that today would cost a fortune because of the amount of time it would take to make the due to the super small size of the pieces.


I loved this guy at the top because I thought he looked a lot like Shrek and was reminded that once a famous pottery designer said that he takes his inspiration from antiques at museums... so, do you think our favorite ogre was inspired out of ancient Asian pottery?

Have an amazing day my friends!
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36 comments:

  1. Tiffany KadaniDecember 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Haha! He does look at Shrek! I actually took a Japanese art history class in college and loved it. Crazy how old some of that stuff is.

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  2. JosieDecember 7, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    How pretty! All of that jewelry is stunning.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  3. heatherDecember 7, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    lovely and yes! look at beautiful shrek and his big ole spout!

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  4. Popcorn, Pugs & PeoniesDecember 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I love these pieces. I do see the Shrek resemblance:)

    *Erin

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  5. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONDecember 7, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    The jewellery in the 1st picture is amazing! And yes, that little guy does look like Shrek! Loves it! :)SarahD

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  6. Hilliary MeisnerDecember 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    That jewelry is beautiful! And omg he does look like Shrek!! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. roothDecember 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Where's Donkey? Just kidding - but that is Shrek

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  8. AnsDecember 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    AMAZING PIECES, LOVE THEM ALL!!!
    XXX

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  9. BonnieDecember 7, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Asian art is always so beautiful and unique.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  10. Chronicles of DolliedaydreamDecember 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Hi - lovely to meet you over the 'blogosphere' and thanks for stopping by at Dolliedaydream!

    I love the little Shrek pottery lol - he looks very interesting. I miss living in Lodnon sometimes having so much choice with galleries and museums.

    Pls can we swap some Miami sunshine for some UK hailstones? I loved watching Miami Ink lol when it was on tv over here! - Kisses Kitty

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  11. awhiteDecember 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous! Those necklaces in the first picture would be killer with a black turtleneck, yes? Too bad the Smithsonian would frown on that. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  12. MariaDecember 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    amazing pictures! The first one I especially like.

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  13. AlexaDecember 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh my goodness, can't get over the necklaces!

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  14. Elle SeesDecember 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Those are some cool pieces! Enter my StyleMint Giveaway for 5 shirts!

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  15. Silvia NegrettiDecember 7, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    The jewelry is aweosome!!!
    Nice pics!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  16. amy b.s.December 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    wow. everything looks so amazing.

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  17. MollieeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    stunning pieces! thanks for sharing!

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  18. A Crimson KissDecember 7, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    You poor thing-sounds like a crazy week!

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  19. {The Perfect Palette}December 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    love these pieces.

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  20. JessicaDecember 7, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love viewing art collections filled with jewelry. So pretty.

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  21. MoniqueDecember 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    he does look like shrek, get some rest!

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  22. katieDecember 7, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    these are great...
    i have such a love/hate relationship with oceanic art...i was an art history major and the biggest jerk professor i ever encountered was for oceanic art....made me completely hate the realm...so i had to re-introduce myself to its beauty a few years back....
    hope you get some rest.
    xo,
    katie

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  23. About Last WeekendDecember 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Fabulous necklace, I see taking that one out for a stroll....rest up and take care of yourself.

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  24. A Life Un-StyledDecember 8, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    He does look like Shrek! That made me smile. These pieces are so exquisite!

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  25. JessDecember 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow that necklace is insane!!! Love it!

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  26. A Very Sweet BlogDecember 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow! These pieces are amazing. I think someone was definitely inspired by that last piece. Thanks for sharing these, they are absolutely beautiful. Get some rest.
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  27. MDecember 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    holiday markets are always fun!!!!

    holiday gifts are too! come by and check out the holiday gift to give that's ON SALE on my blog today! !:)

    xx.M

    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  28. Oh to Be a MuseDecember 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    beautiful stuff here. i'm especially enjoying that first photo. and that last photo definitely does look like Shrek.

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  29. ODecember 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Loely pieces...makes me wish I had such great art at home...

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  30. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONDecember 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    that first piece is absolutely stunning! x

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  31. ErinDecember 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    wow that necklace is soo gorgeous! amazing artwork!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  32. SamDecember 9, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    You're so right about the Shrek resemblance. Wonderful art and necklace

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  33. paisleaDecember 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    i loveeeee that necklace! it's so lovely!

    ♥ allister bee blog

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  34. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Such lovely pieces!!
    aimee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  35. honey my heartDecember 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    the art is amazing. oh i'd love to have that necklace. wow.

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  36. Megan J. CuadradoDecember 11, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    The Smithsonian will never get old for me. Lovely finds.

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