Upper Lascar Row

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Title

Upper Lascar Row

Subject

Antique themed street

Description

Upper Lascar Row is in Sheung Wan assembling antique stores. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong since foreigners are curious to take a chance to get traditional Chinese artifacts here.

Contributor

He Qiande

Relation

antique

Format

Graphical and literal descriptions

Coverage

Sheung Wan

Collection Items

Bruce Lee sculpture
This is an archaistic wooden sculpture of Bruce Lee. It is founded in Upper Lascar Row in Sheung Wan. The base is in the color of real wood but the Bruce Lee is printed. The Bruce Lee is making a jumping kick instead of standing.

Buddha sculpture
This is a sculpture of a Buddha. The Buddha is sitting on the ground, with hands put on his knees. This sculpture is in the size of a teenager.

Dragon sculpture
This is a sculpture of a flying dragon with a wooden pedestal. It is found in Upper Lascar Row. The dragon looks that it is climbing up to the sky.

Ink slab
This is a round ink slab which is used to hold ink. Its creator is Sha Menghai, who was a great master of calligraphy in China.

Mao Zedong sculpture
This is a pure white sculpture of Mao Zedong. The sculpture has six Chinese letters, "Mao Zhu Xi Wan Sui", on its base, which used to be a slogan of PRC and means that the people wish president Mao to live forever.

Metal teapot
The metal teapot has edges and corners which is different from common globular teapot. There are patterns of ancient copper coin on it.

Pendulum clock
This is an old pendulum clock. The clock face is round, with the creators' name: Seth Thomas on it. It should be hung on the wall.

Wooden storage box
This is a Wooden storage box sold in Upper Lascar Row. It can be used to store some tiny objects, such ac necklace and earrings.
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