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International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:41 pm
by Wu Han
OOC NOTE, 24 FEB 2021: All artifacts are currently valued in USD, out of my laziness to deal with the mire of Terran currencies; however if you wish to valuate your artifact under a particular currency, feel free to do so!

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The International Art and Artifact Catalogue is a database managed by the National Gallery of Indrala of works of art and historical artifacts worldwide.

Historically notable art and artifacts:
"Peach Blossoms" by Wang Zhonglin, produced in Yingdala (c. 1230)
"Hills of Shu 2" by Lady Wang Feihung, produced in Yingdala (4393)
"A carved wood beaded bracelet" by unknown, produced in Yingdala (c. 1200)
"Sword of the Righteous" attributed to Jeztri Bozujigumo, produced in Vanuku (3639)
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Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:25 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: "Peach Blossoms"
ARTIST: Wang Zhonglin
YEAR: c. 1230
TYPE: Ink and color on gold paper, fan leaf
OWNER/COLLECTION: Lü Clan Private Collection
LOCATION: Unknown
VALUATION: $17,000

OVERVIEW: This fan leaf painting was produced in the Beiyidom of Fehua around 1230. The piece eventually came into the possession of the Sun Clan, today the Imperial Household of Indrala, who ruled over the region for nearly 750 years. In 4402, the fan leaf painting was given to Count Lü Yejun by the Tianshun Emperor in acknowledgement of the Count's 90th birthday, and for his long service to the public life of Indrala.

Some minor damage has been reported: Loss of color can be found on seals and flower, especially white color; Minor stain spots and foxings.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:12 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: "Hills of Shu 2"
ARTIST: Lady Feihung, Wang Clan
YEAR: 4393
TYPE: Ink and color on paper, framed
OWNER/COLLECTION: Ministry of Education and Culture, Indralan National Collection
LOCATION: National Gallery of Indrala, Tian'an, Han, Indrala
VALUATION: $30,000

OVERVIEW: This painting was produced by Lady Wang Feihung at age 15. The painting attracted the attention of the Xinyi Womens' University Faculty of Fine Arts which held a showcase of her work from May until June of 4393. In an artistic statement, Lady Feihung wrote:
...the emotional landscapes of our Southern provinces puzzle me; a riddle written by Heaven and the Gods, unravelled by our ancestors and yet never solved. A mysterious land of jade mountains reaching for the sky, low rivers and colourful fields. Images which have not yet faded from my mind; lest they ever do.

On June 25th 4393, the Lady donated her "Hills of Shu" collection to the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:50 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: "Untitled Cloisonne Enamel Vase"
ARTIST: Unknown
YEAR: c. 1020
TYPE: Cloisonne enamel vase
OWNER/COLLECTION: Unknown
LOCATION: Unknown
VALUATION: $18,883

OVERVIEW: This vase is of square section, the rounded sides rising from a tall spreading foot to a waisted neck and straight rim, decorated in bright enamels to four sides with a bird perched on flowering branches next to rocks, all reserved on a turquoise ground, between wide bands of scrolling lotus at the foot and lappets under the neck. The vase was stolen from a private collector in 4322 and has not yet been recovered.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:53 am
by Wu Han
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TITLE: "Deal with the West"
ARTIST: Zi Zhong
YEAR: 1948
TYPE: Watercolour etching on paper
OWNER/COLLECTION: Ministry of Education and Culture, Indralan National Collection
LOCATION: National Gallery of Indrala, Tian'an, Han, Indrala
VALUATION: $1,899,924

OVERVIEW: This painting depicts John Penn meeting the Beiyi of Quibashi during the Alorian Eastern Trade Company's dominion over Indrala. In 1794, Penn met the Beiyi of Quibashi to discuss the AETC holding the rights to his region's land and resources in exchange for further Alorian protection. In spite of his deep reservations, the Beiyi needed the Alorians to prevent a rebellion against his rule thus he agreed to the terms.[/quote]

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:28 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: Carved laquer phoenix box
ARTIST: Dong Zan
YEAR: 3477
TYPE: Carved laquer wood box
OWNER/COLLECTION: Mikado of Hulstria/Gao-Soto
LOCATION: Unknown
VALUATION: Approx. $30,000

OVERVIEW: This piece was created in the early Mingzhu Dynasty by famed woodworker and sculptor Dong Zan in or around 3477. The box has a hinged top incised with four large phoenixes around a lozenge-shaped panel, all within a ruyi cloud and strapwork frame with a keyfret band at the edges, all picked out in red, green and black and reserved on a brown ground, the sides similarly decorated, set with an incised gilt-bronze lock plate to the front face, a pair of hinges to the rear and a drop handle to the left and right side, the interior lacquered red.

The piece was gifted by the Tianshun Emperor to the Mikado of Gao-Soto in January 4408, filled with aged puer and green teas. The box was chosen due to the symbolic nature of the phoenix as the national animal of Hulstria/Gao-Soto, as well as the box having been created during the Mingzhu Dynasty, during which Indrala and Hulstria entered into the Phoenix and Dragon Treaty. The current location is unknown, but reasonably predicted to be among the Mikado's personal collection.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:01 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: A carved wood beaded bracelet
ARTIST: Unknown
YEAR: c. 1200
TYPE: Bracelet
OWNER/COLLECTION: Prince Jianlong Shrine
LOCATION: Yi'an Village, Min Province, Indrala
VALUATION: Materially estimated at $8,400, total value estimated at $600,000-$1,000,000

OVERVIEW: This piece was produced in the Beiyidom of Fehua around the year 1200. The piece is comprised of eighteen reticulated wood beads each carved with figures amongst landscapes, two amber and three carnelian agate beads, all strung into a bracelet.

The bracelet was gifted to Prince Jianlong on the event of his guan li (coming-of-age) ceremony by his younger sister, Princess Fengmian. In 4309, Prince Jianlong gave the bracelet to tenant farmers in Yi'an, Min Province, encouraging them to sell it in exchange for much needed funds. The villagers alternatively placed it in a shrine constructed to pray for the Prince.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:59 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: 'The Circle of Heaven"
ARTIST: Unknown
YEAR: c. 1350
TYPE: Bangle/Bracelet
OWNER/COLLECTION: Imperial Household of Indrala
LOCATION: Heavenly City, Tian'an, Han Province, Indrala
VALUATION: Approx. $14,750,000

OVERVIEW: The highly translucent jadeite bangle of fine texture and brilliant emerald green colour throughout was a gift from the late Tianshun Emperor to Empress Kyunghee during their youth. Since then it has become a symbol of eternal love in the Imperial Clan, with it being passed to each consecutive Empress by their spouse, the Emperor.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:18 pm
by Wu Han
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TITLE: Cultured pearl brooch
ARTIST: Tan Yu
YEAR: 4433
TYPE: Brooch
OWNER/COLLECTION: Queen Mrjmai of Vanuku
LOCATION: Unknown, presumably in the private collection of Queen Mrjmai of Vanuku
VALUATION: Approx. $6,540

OVERVIEW: This piece was created by prominent Indralan goldsmith and jewelry designer Tan Yu upon commission by the Indralan Imperial Household Agency. The piece was designed to be gifted to the Queen of Vanuku upon the visit of a Vanukean delegation to Indrala. The 18 carat gold oak leaf and pearl acorns were inspired by the Vanukean coat of arms.

Re: International Art and Artifact Catalogue

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:12 pm
by Yolo04
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TITLE:Bust of Queen Anthousa
ARTIST:Unknown
YEAR:918
TYPE:Ceramic Bust
OWNER:Keymon Government
LOCATION:Gallery of the Arts and History,Turtle Bay, Keymon.
VALUATION:$700,000

OVERVIEW:This bust is of one of the first queens of Klavia Okeano, Queen Anthousa. She ruled a tiny island to Keymons north-east, and was one of the first queens of Keymon. She ruled from 918-941, when she died of pneumonia. Her rule saw things like the creation of a military, creation of the 1st universities in Keymon, and she oversaw the first foreign trade vessel to reach Keymon. In accordance to ancient tribal practice, she was buried in an undisclosed mountain, near her tribes lands.