Immaculate deceptions
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Porcelain producers in the Chinese town of Jingdezhan have become so skilled at producing replicas of Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain that their pieces can fool experts. The imperial kilns of the Ming and Qing dynasties were sited in Jingdezhan, but local people worked in giant collective factories producing household items throughout the Cultural Revolution. The advent of capitalism in China has allowed the people to resurrect their traditional skills. There are now many small workshops producing antique porcelain copies, and this situation opens up opportunities for forgery.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Ole! The home of a legend
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The Andalusian region of Ronda hosts an annual fiesta that honors Pedro Romero as the founder of modern bullfighting. The artist Goya was inspired by Romero to paint a bullfighting series. Museums and spectacular scenery add to the area's popularity with tourists.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1993
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Touring Portugal: pousadas
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Travelers headed to Portugal should consider staying in a pousada, government-run inns that are in historic buildings. A total of 30 such inns are spread throughout the country. Rates range from $60 to $115 per night.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1992
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