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Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) NOTRE DAME DE PARIS CATHEDRAL WORKSITE - WINTER 2022-2023: UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MARIE PARANT, THE MURAL AND GILDING RESTORERS ARE CLEANING THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE CHOIR WALL, Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (13TH DISTRICT). BROCA STREET: PLAY OF REFLECTIONS WITH A CAR PARKED OPPOSITE THE FRONT OF THE BOOKBINDING AND GILDING WORKSHOP "RELIURE HOUDART", AT 77 BROCA STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Restorer Massimo Bonamici in the gilding workshop at the Vatican November 17, 2015. Bonamici attempts to restore to their former splendor the gilded details of the palaces' armchairs, clocks and statuettes. He meticulously applies the gold leaf to a chair. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Restorer Viridiana Venturi in the gilding workshop at the Vatican on November 17, 2011. Venturi attempts to restore to their former splendor the gilded details of the palaces' armchairs, clocks and statuettes. She meticulously applies the gold leaf to a statue of Saint Anselm of Canterbury. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftswomen talk on the skills of making Jingtailan at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one o

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsmen work on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zho

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at a workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng checks Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng and a craftsman apply filigree on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows Jingtailan artwork in making in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Craft

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a watch made with Jingtailan technique displayed at the Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftswoman works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a large scale pattern of Jingtailan artwork at his workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Ma

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A workshop is pictured at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zhong Liansheng,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A piece of Jingtailan artwork is displayed at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the bes

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng talks with his colleagues on the skills of making Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Ma

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes Jingtailan patterns on a dial under a microscope at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and C

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsmen work on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of t

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng and a craftsman apply filigree on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at a workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng talks with his colleagues on the skills of making Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A piece of Jingtailan artwork is displayed at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is on

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A workshop is pictured at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng checks Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftswomen talk on the skills of making Jingtailan at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Craf

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes Jingtailan patterns on a dial under a microscope at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master o

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftswoman works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Cra

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a watch made with Jingtailan technique displayed at the Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chine

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a large scale pattern of Jingtailan artwork at his workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows Jingtailan artwork in making in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Ar

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A designed pattern of Jingtailan and shaped copper wires are pictured at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Maste

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Appeal For Donations To Renovate The Basilica Of Notre Dame De La Garde - Marseille

Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal of Marseille, officially launches an appeal for donations to renovate the gilding of the statue of Notre Dame de la Garde and carry out the necessary restorations in the Basilica for an estimated amount of 2 million 470 thousand Euros in Marseille, France, on May 14, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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