March 13, 2025
Tag: Qian Dynasty 1735
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Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float
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Remembered by those who have visited as the Marble Boat and known by the Chinese as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is not marble and it is not a boat. This remarkable structure is a two-story pavilion made of wood that stands at the edge of Lake Kunming – part of the area known…
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April 25, 2023 6 Comments
Questions about airbrush postcards: “Who invented them?,” “Are they difficult to make?,” “ When were they popular?” are often answered with blank stares. Hours of searching for information have produced very little. No matter! They sure are pretty.