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Welcome
to Eastern Elements
Eastern Elements is a wholesale
dealer of Fine Asian Furnishing from the Qing, Ming and Yaun Dynasties.
Yuan Dynasty: AD 1280-1368
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During the Yuan, for the first
time in history, China was completely subjugated by foreign conquerors.
At this time, Kublai Khan or "Last of the Great Khans" ascended to the
throne and moved the capital to Beijing. Drawing on scholarly aesthetic;
calligraphy enjoyed widespread participation by members of the literati.
Ming Dynasty: AD 1368-1644
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During the Ming or "brilliant"
Dynasty, China proper was reunited after centuries of foreign incursion
and occupation. A gradual burgeoning of the commercial sector occurred,
resulting in increased trade and production. This dynasty produced some
of the most beautiful and intricate furniture ever constructed.
Qing Dynasty: AD 1644-1912
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A Manchu dynasty, the Qing Dynasty
continued the economic developments of the late Ming. At this time, three
principal groups of artists were working: the traditionalists, the individualists,
and the professional artists of the Manchu
Container sizes 20' to 40 high
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