Hello, my name is Sandra. I live in the Netherlands, where I studied Chinese at Leiden University from 1986 to 1993, graduating with an MA in Chinese Languages and Cultures. I did not go on to research professionally, but I enjoy researching ancient Chinese culture through objects. Occasionally, I buy an object representing something of a cultural-historical background that interests me and then try to find out more about it.
Below are some of those pieces. If you know more, I welcome your comments!
You can also email me at sdehue@gmail.com.
Ligong statue
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Hoi An shipwreck pot
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Ca Mau shipwreck plate
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Wooden statue of Guanyin
Provenance and dating The text in the statue refers to Hunan, Changsha, Ningxiang, and that the stat...
Liangzhu “jade comb back ornament”
Hi, I am trying to find out more about this item. I welcome your comments! “jade comb back ornamen...
Candle holder 同治七年 1868
This candle holder bears two inscriptions, “金殿” and “同治七年戊辰 季春...
Kangxi-Chenghua bordje
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one dollar
開國紀念幣...