Sunday, August 17, 2003

Astronomical Surface Decoration - China, part IV Continuing (to search the Internet and maybe a couple of books for) our look into accurately protrayed (or just about any representation of) celestial bodies (or something similar) used as decoration on ceramics (holding less firm on that bit this eve.) The Qing Dynasty built a rather nice metalcelestial globe, and there are other astronomical instruments in Chinese history. Hmmm.....clay? 11:04:41 PM