From his quaintly-carved teak niche a Chinese Joss image with a complacent smile on his features regards the unique Chinese curios displayed around him. Only in China could such a benign expression be wrought in brass! Only trom Ch na could such wonderful antique ware •md curios be procured as are displayed b v F. Meredith and Co. on their stand at the Winter Show. Buddhas, Eastern Priests, Brass Candlesticks, Beaten Trays and Bowls, Gongs, and Incense Burners, each typifying the quaintness of Oriental handiwork, make a most interesting display. Mandarinrobe Mats, Chinese Irayclotbs, Grasslinen by the yard, and Lace and Embroidery will ipeal to those in search of novel craftsmanship. . . Despite the fact that those articles are secured from the remotest corners ot China and comprise the only display ot its kind in the Dominion, they are modestly priced, and inspection ot a special shipment which arrived .lust too late for the Exhibition is invited. —Advt.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19804, 1 June 1926, Page 14
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