Comments on: Win a Hand Painted Tibetan Groom’s Box ($290) http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290 Lorrie Browne's Design Secrets Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:23:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chinese antiques specialist http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-63740 Chinese antiques specialist Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:48:15 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-63740 The "Hand Painted Tibetan Grooms box" is actually not Tibetan at all - in fact, this comes from Shandong or Shanxi province in China which is quite far from Tibet. They are quite common and while the painting itself is new, normally the boxes themselves are old. We call them "peasant boxes" and the painting is of a "fuo gou" which would be "Fu Dog" in english - a mythical chinese animal. If you want to see more painted furniture from this region have a look here: http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/blog/2010/07/19/a-quick-look-at-some-beautiful-antique-shanxi-painted-furniture-in-unrestored-form/ The “Hand Painted Tibetan Grooms box” is actually not Tibetan at all – in fact, this comes from Shandong or Shanxi province in China which is quite far from Tibet. They are quite common and while the painting itself is new, normally the boxes themselves are old. We call them “peasant boxes” and the painting is of a “fuo gou” which would be “Fu Dog” in english – a mythical chinese animal. If you want to see more painted furniture from this region have a look here:

http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/blog/2010/07/19/a-quick-look-at-some-beautiful-antique-shanxi-painted-furniture-in-unrestored-form/

]]> By: Kimberly K. http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17743 Kimberly K. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:22:57 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17743 I really like the Tibetan Small Box I really like the Tibetan Small Box

]]> By: Jill http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17698 Jill Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:32:50 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17698 I adore the Tibetan Double Elephan Cool hardward Large trunk. It is so beautiful! I adore the Tibetan Double Elephan Cool hardward Large trunk. It is so beautiful!

]]> By: Charlene Kuser http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17689 Charlene Kuser Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:04:28 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17689 I love the Sichuan Wide Clothing Cabinet!Very unique and beautiful furniture I love the Sichuan Wide Clothing Cabinet!Very unique and beautiful
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]]> By: kathleen yohanna http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17688 kathleen yohanna Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:01:48 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17688 I love that Abacus. I always wanted one but didn't know where to buy one. Now I know. I love that Abacus. I always wanted one but didn’t know where to buy one. Now I know.

]]> By: Janet http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17687 Janet Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:55:20 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17687 I heart the Black Lacquer Bookcase:)ty 4 the entry in this awesome giveaway:) I heart the Black Lacquer Bookcase:)ty 4 the entry in this awesome giveaway:)

]]> By: Suanne Giddings http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17686 Suanne Giddings Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:52:01 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17686 My favorite is the Tiger Wood & Cypress Armoire. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway! My favorite is the Tiger Wood & Cypress Armoire. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

]]> By: Helen http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17685 Helen Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:50:44 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17685 I love the 2 Drawer Square Side Table. I love the 2 Drawer Square Side Table.

]]> By: Heather C http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17684 Heather C Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:45:39 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17684 My fave product is the Round Flower Bin with Cover for Knitting My fave product is the Round Flower Bin with Cover for Knitting

]]> By: Marcy Strahan http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/04/23/win-a-hand-painted-tibetan-grooms-box-290/comment-page-5/#comment-17682 Marcy Strahan Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:24:06 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/?p=6913#comment-17682 Large Stack of 3 No Evil Monkeys is on e of my favorite items. If I won the lottery I would fill a whole mansion full of their stuff! I really adore Asain craftmanship! Large Stack of 3 No Evil Monkeys is on e of my favorite items.
If I won the lottery I would fill a whole mansion full of their stuff!
I really adore Asain craftmanship!

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