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Title: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: micaela on April 08, 2013, 10:16:42 AM
Hi, I found this bronze oriental item. Take 2 labeleds "MAISON SATSUMA" AND "MING DYNASTY". And take a stamp

regards
Micaela

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Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: Ipcress on April 08, 2013, 01:42:05 PM
La Maison Satuma appears to have been a store in Buenos Aires in the early half of the 20th century

This looks like export ware to me and certainly not Ming.  Will send to someone to verify just in case
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 08, 2013, 06:23:33 PM
Oriental is a carpet. Asians are people.  ;D
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 08, 2013, 06:50:46 PM
Oriental is a carpet. Asians are people.  ;D
Noooooo!!......

o·ri·en·tal 
/ˌôrēˈentl/
Adjective
Of, from, or characteristic of the Far East: "oriental countries".
Noun
offensive. A person of Far Eastern descent
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 08, 2013, 06:52:49 PM
In the U.S. it's politically incorrect.
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: cmlindb on April 08, 2013, 06:55:05 PM
Everything is politically incorrect in America these days   :'(
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 08, 2013, 07:01:41 PM
Everything is politically incorrect in America these days   :'(
you just "took the words right outa my mouth"....you get a box of these and one of them....well said....as for you G,acres...you wanna stay off those G&T,s... ;D
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 08, 2013, 07:09:38 PM
In the U.S. it's politically incorrect.
Now had it been a "Western Oriental Gentleman",then i would say you were correct...but, as it is...you are incorrect...for how else would you describe...an Oriental Vase, Oriental Carpet,Oriental Furniture..etc,..then there,s Asian Vases, Asian Rugs, and furniture...etc...t he lists are endless...
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 08, 2013, 08:39:31 PM
A vase is an object so it's okay.
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 08, 2013, 08:45:39 PM
Maybe I'm tired and have had to long a weekend. Party Sat. and Charity function Sunday. Maybe my brains on the "Fritz". I better call "Fritz" ;D.
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: ghopper1924 on April 09, 2013, 05:12:00 AM
Everything is politically incorrect in America these days   :'(

How true!


But it IS OK to dog one group....white males!
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 09, 2013, 08:36:40 AM
So, true there was just an article in Philadelphia magazine, "Being White in Philly". They made two copies. One a hospitality magazine and one that went to Philadelphians. It's about white people being so politically correct that they are afraid to talk when they are being sh*t on. Interesting article. There has been a revival of the city. The neighborhoods are some what still segregated. If you cross one block you are in fear of being robbed or having some criminal action happening to you. Or, going to school in these neighborhoods as a white child can be difficult, but everyone is afraid to speak the truth because it may sound racist. I am the furthest thing from a racist, and believe you should be able to speak the truth without reprisal.
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 09, 2013, 08:57:50 AM
What chance would i have in Philly..... ;D
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: ghopper1924 on April 09, 2013, 09:26:13 AM
Very little chance.

Funny how non - Caucasian racism is "speaking truth."
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 09, 2013, 09:36:49 AM
Ah!..well..at least i can still enjoy this without fear..of having it rammed down my throat...just because its the wrong colour....a little taste of Philly.... ;D....

Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 09, 2013, 10:00:55 AM
 ;D Philly is a great city. There is great history here, and plenty to do. We have great food and sports, but there are some complicated problems in large cities of America. People as a whole have to own what they do as wrong! North Philadelphia is a battle zone. Black on black shooting are ridiculously high. You could be sitting out on your step and get hit by a stray bullet. Then there are the teen mob scenes where a bunch of teens go out and beat down people and rob you. That has quieted down. Temple University is in North Philadelphia. The crime against students is unbelievable. Living in a big city today is a rat race. This why I think Philly people get a bad wrap in the U.S. All America remembers is someone threw batteries at Santa at a professional sports venue. The throw was from high up so it must have been painful. Then we have the "The Philly Mobsters" which are notorious. Definitely an interesting city! ;D
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: bigwull on April 09, 2013, 10:14:27 AM
Yeah living in a city can be tough..Avril and I now live in a city....the smallest one in the world...pop.7,900...we have a Police station...with 2 officers,..the crime rate is 0.5%....the people are friendly...we have only been here since the 30th January...and from day one..our neighbours have bid us welcome...strangers in the street say hello,...and you can walk about after dark..without fear....see link

http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/TownsVillages/Brechin.asp

Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: Ipcress on April 09, 2013, 12:13:17 PM
I haven't had any yet. Fear what will happen because it sounds very, very ' moreish '.
Title: Re: Help with the bronze oriental item.
Post by: greenacres on April 09, 2013, 06:33:07 PM
Wullie, very charming city or town. I moved a little outside the city. I guess you're right it is a bit moreish. People in southern states are far more relaxed and laid back. Up north is more of a rat race. It makes you stronger and more realistic.