Chinoiserie architectures overseas

Updated: 2014-09-11 11:01

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Chinoiserie architectures overseas

Pagoda Paris [Photo/Bjnews]

Pagoda Paris — from an antiques gallery to an antique itself

Location:

8th district in Paris, adjacent to the Parc Monceau. This is the only architecture that is different from others in the city of Paris.

Builder:

Mr. Ching Tsai Loo (1880-1957), a celebrated Chinese collector and dealer of Chinese and Asian art and antiques who came to France in the 19th century.

Uses:

It served as the home of Galerie C.T. Loo & Cie., showcasing an exquisite collection of Chinese and Asian art and antiques. Today, the pagoda continues to be one of the most fascinating buildings in Paris.

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