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A slide fence is a structural fence designed to physically stop falling rocks from reaching the tracks. The fence is designed to retain a rockslide if possible, but if it is displaced by such it also can cause the signaling system to display a restrictive aspect to approaching trains.
A hanging scroll is one of the many traditional ways to display and exhibit East Asian painting and calligraphy. They are different from handscrolls, which are narrower and designed to be viewed flat on a table. Hanging scrolls are generally intended to be displayed for short periods of time, after which they are rolled up and tied for storage.
Although folding screens originated in China, they can now be found in many interior designs throughout the world. [9] Some of the first uses of folding screens were rather practical. They were used to prevent draft in homes, [ 9 ] as indicated by the two characters in their Chinese name: ping ( 屛 "screen; blocking") and feng ( 風 "breeze ...
Soaking the piece for a few minutes will loosen any stuck-on food, allowing you to wash it away easily without the need to scrub. Step 4: Wash with Mild Soap and Non-Scratch Sponge
China cabinets are typically placed against a wall, opposite the door or windows. They are often set in a conspicuous place where china, silverware, and glassware can easily be seen by guests and accessed by the host. [1] Chamberlain's factory, Worcester, c. 1805. Two-handled cabinet cup with cover, so a caudle cup type, painted with a pastoral ...
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In present day China, the Sanxing and other Chinese folk deities continue to be perceived as powerful carrier of good fortune. [2] The Queen Mother of the West , Xi Wangmu, who is often figured in Chinese stories, is associated with symbols of longevity in Chinese arts as the peaches of immortality are believed to grow in her celestial peach ...
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