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Millions of years ago, uplift in the Pacific rim created the island of Taiwan.
Deep in the south central mountains these is a gorge called Toeroko, and within this gorge is a very special deposit of serpentine.
After its' discovery by the inhabitants, quarrying began, eventually factories were set up in the gorge itself and production of these vases
began.
There are a number of secret processes that result in these spectacular pieces. Each one is a work of art, unique and beautiful.
We carry the finest hand selected examples of this work. Prices range for the pieces shown are from $110.00 up to $3300.00.
Not only will these pieces provide a lifetime of enjoyment for you, but in a hundred years, whoever in your family is fortunate enough to inherit
one of these will get a lifetime of pleasure from it as well.
We do have customers who have collected a number of these.
Pieces up to 36" tall are available by special order. the large ones are very hard to product because large flawless pieces are the starting point, and in nature, large and flawless is a rare combination.
The pictures really tell the story. No two pieces are alike, each is unique. Some are brighter, some are more subdued.
If you have any questions please call, we'll be happy to answer them and to do our best to accomodate your requests.
Dominant colors are purples, golds and greens. Each piece is different.
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