Word: jades
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...jade black...
...Eggs, butter, potatoes were more precious than jade...
Among the great artists whose works are shown both in the original and in counterfeit are Albrecht Durer, Corot, Ingres, Guardi, Bellini, and Constable. Also exhibited are originals and forgeries of Chinese bronze vessels and various Chinese jade objects, Persian miniatures, Egyptian sculptured heads, and early Greek terracotta figuriries...
Some imitations of ancient Chinese bronze castings were found to be of modern casting, and the patina was found to have been artificially created. Modern artisans try to simulate ancient Chinese jade knives and objects by treating soft stones with acid and dirt, to give the appearance of old jade, recently excavated...
Cobber Kain's bag includes two Dorniers, three Messerschmitts. His talisman: A piece of Maori jade attached to his identification disc. His best girl: Joyce Phillips, repertory actress, last week playing at Peterborough in The Importance of Being Earnest. Said she: "I don't believe in getting married until the war is over...