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May 1, 2014 – The Federal Open Market Committee, concluding its two-day monetary policy setting meeting, announced Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will reduce monthly asset purchases by another $10 billion and left the federal funds rate target unchanged.
The Fed announced it will slow its purchase of additional agency mortgage-backed securities to a pace of $20 billion a month, down from $25 billion; and longer-term Treasury securities to a pace of $25 billion per month, down from $30 billion. The federal funds rate target remains at 0 to 0.25 percent.
"The Committee's sizable and still-increasing holdings of longer-term securities should maintain downward pressure on longer-term interest rates, support mortgage markets, and help to make broader financial conditions more accommodative, which in turn should promote a stronger economic recovery and help to ensure that inflation, over time, is at the rate most consistent with the Committee's dual mandate," the FOMC said in a
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closed, Morgan Stanley MS announced that John Mack will be stepping down as CEO at the end ..... will be a relatively smooth transition as John Mack will continue to serve as chairman. John Mack 's continued presence and leadership is
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shorting subprime securities in the first quarter; it was just caught on the wrong side of the trade this time. Under CEO John Mack , the firm has increased its appetite for risk, and it made a mistake this time around, but over the long run, we believe
sell any remaining ownership of MSCI at a future date. The company is divesting itself of MSCI, an ancillary unit, as CEO John Mack continues to focus Morgan on expanding its core investment banking and wealth-management businesses. The motivation for
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planned sale of the company's aircraft leasing portfolio. The results also included compensation charges related to new CEO John Mack 's reshuffling of management. We'll be leaving our fair value estimate unchanged while we evaluate the turnaround plans
positive acquisition for the company and believe Gorman can breathe new life into the lackluster segment. With these corporate changes, CEO John Mack 's impact at the firm is already evident, but only time will tell if these decisions pay off.
with Cruz, but we believe it would be similar. This severance looks like small potatoes compared with the deal that new CEO John Mack negotiated, which would guarantee him compensation of $25 million annually. On Friday, Mack repudiated that agreement
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We need people like you and other kinder people on here too. I was just trying to help out a friend because that friend was bullied by a bully. I got bullied too. I left it alone now. I had blocked that bully.
I've always come and gone from EP... and sometimes people miss me.. other times .. not so much..
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Heqin (Chinese: 和親; pinyin: Héqīn; Wade–Giles: Ho-ch'in; literally: "peace marriage"), or marriage alliance, refers to the historical practice of Chinese emperors marrying princesses (usually members of minor branches of the royal family) to rulers of neighbouring states.[1] It was often adopted as an appeasement strategy with an enemy state which was too powerful to defeat on the battlefield. The policy was not always effective, and it implied an equal diplomatic status between the Chinese emperor and the foreign ruler. As a result, it was controversial and had many critics.[1]
Lou Jing (Chinese: 娄敬, later granted the royal surname Liu), the architect of the policy, proposed granting the eldest daughter of Emperor Gaozu of Han to the Modun Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. His proposal was adopted and implemented with a treaty in 198 BC.[2][3] Wang Zhaojun of the Han dynasty and Princess Wencheng of the Tang dynasty are among the most famous heqin princesses. Heqin was never again practiced by any Han Chinese dynasty after the Tang.
20th-century scholar Wang Tonglin praised heqin for facilitating the "melting of races" in China.[4]
- 1 Han Dynasty
- 2 Sixteen Kingdoms Period
- 3 Southern and Northern Dynasties
- 4 Sui Dynasty
- 5 Tang Dynasty
- 6 Non-Han dynasties and states
- 7 See also
- 8 Notes
- 9 Bibliography
Han Dynasty[edit]
There were a total of fifteen instances of heqin marriage alliances during the Han Dynasty.[5][3]
- 200 B.C.: Emperor Gaozu of Han marries a Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Modu Chanyu. This is the first recorded incidence of heqin marriage in Chinese history.
- 192 B.C.: Emperor Hui of Han marries another Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Modu Chanyu.
- 176 B.C.: Emperor Wen of Han marries a third Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Modu Chanyu.
- 174 B.C.: Emperor Wen of Han marries a Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Laoshang Chanyu. She brings a Yan eunuch named Zhonghang Yue with her to be her tutor.
- 162 B.C.: Emperor Wen of Han marries another Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Laoshang Chanyu.
- 160 B.C.: Emperor Wen of Han marries a Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Gunchen Chanyu.
- 156 B.C.: Emperor Jing of Han marries another Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Gunchen Chanyu.
- 155 B.C.: Emperor Jing of Han marries a third Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Gunchen Chanyu.
- 152 B.C.: Emperor Jing of Han marries a fourth Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Gunchen Chanyu.
- 140 B.C.: Emperor Wu of Han marries a Han "princess" to Xiongnu chieftain Gunchen Chanyu.
- 108 B.C.: Emperor Wu of Han marries Princess Liu Xijun (劉細君公主), daughter of Liu Jian, Prince of Jiangdu (江都王劉建), to Liejiaomi, King of Wusun.
- 103 B.C.: Emperor Wu of Han marries Princess Liu Jieyou (劉解憂公主), daughter of Liu Wu, Prince of Chu (楚王劉戊), to King Junxumi of Wusun (Liejiaomi's grandson). After Junxumi's death in 93 B.C., Princess Jieyou, in accordance with Wusun tradition, married his successor (and younger brother), King Wengguimi. After Wengguimi's death in 60 BC, Princess Jieyou again remarried his successor King Nimi (son of Junximi and a Xiongnu princess).
- 33 B.C.: Emperor Yuan of Han marries Wang Zhaojun, a lady of the imperial harem, to Xiongnu chieftain Huhanye. After Huhanye's death in 31 B.C., she remarried Huhanye's successor (his son by his first wife and thus her stepson) Fuzhuleiruodi Chanyu.
Sixteen Kingdoms Period[edit]
During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, there were a total of six recorded instances of heqin marriage. Heqin marriage alliances during the Sixteen Kingdoms period differed from those practiced during the Han Dynasty in two main ways. First, they involved "real" princesses (i.e. daughters of emperors or rulers). Second, unlike during the Han Dynasty, when most heqin marriages were aimed at establishing peace with foreign nations, heqin marriages during the Sixteen Kingdoms period were made primarily to settle rivalries and maintain a balance of power between the various states in China at the time.[5]
- Fú Jiān, Emperor Xuanzhao of Former Qin, married one of his daughters to Yang Ding, ruler of the state of Chouchi.
- Fu Deng, Emperor Gao of Former Qin, married his younger sister, Princess Dongping (東平公主) to Qifu Gangui, Prince of Western Qi.
- 441 A.D.: Feng Ba, Emperor Wencheng of Northern Yan married his daughter, Princess Lelang (樂浪公主), to Yujiulü Hulü, Khan Aidougai of Rouran.
- 415 A.D.: Yao Xing, Emperor Wenhuan of Later Qin married his daughter, Princess Xiping (西平公主), to Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei. Because she was unable to forge a golden statue with her own hands, she was never formally created empress, but was nevertheless recognized and respected as Emperor Mingyuan's wife.
- Qifu Chipan, Prince Wenzhao of Western Qin, marries his daughter, Princess Xingping (興平公主), to Juqu Mengxun, Prince of Northern Liang's son Juqu Xingguo.
- 433 A.D.: Juqu Mengxun, Prince of Northern Liang marries his daughter, Princess Xingping (興平公主), to Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei. She became Emperor Taiwu's concubine.
Southern and Northern Dynasties[edit]
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, China was also divided into many rival states. A complicated system of rivalries and vassalage existed. Heqin marriage was employed as a method to maintain a balance of power or to solidify alliances between states.[5]
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, there were five instances of Heqin marriage.
- 428 A.D.: Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei marries his daughter, Princess Shiping (始平公主), to Helian Chang, Emperor of Xia.
- 437 A.D.: Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei marries his daughter, Princess Wuwei (武威公主), to Juqu Mujian, Prince Ai of Hexi, last ruler of the state of Northern Liang.
- Princess Lanling (蘭陵公主), a "princess" of the imperial family of Northern Wei, married the Khagan of the Rouran, Yujiulü Anagui.
- Princess Qianjin (千金公主), daughter of Yuwen Zhao, Prince of Zhao (趙王宇文招) and a member of the imperial family of Northern Zhou, married Ishbara Qaghan, Khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.
- 582 A.D.: Emperor Ming of Western Liang marries his daughter, Princess Xiao of Western Liang, to Yang Guang, Prince of Jin, the second son and eventual successor of Emperor Ming's overlord Emperor Wen of Sui.
Sui Dynasty[edit]
With the establishment of the Sui Dynasty in 581 A.D., China was once again unified under one dynasty. Heqin marriage during the Sui Dynasty therefore returned to its original purpose of trying to appease barbarian tribes on China's borders.[5]
There were a total of seven instances of Heqin marriage during the Sui Dynasty.
- 597 A.D.: Emperor Wen of Sui marries Princess Anyi (安義公主), a Sui "princess", to Yami Qaghan, Khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. She was assassinated by Yung Yu-lu in 599 A.D.
- 599 A.D.: Emperor Wen of Sui marries another Sui princess, Princess Yicheng (義成公主), the daughter of a Sui imperial clansman, to Yami Qaghan, Khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. After his death in 609 A.D., Princess Yicheng, in accordance with the Göktürk custom of levirate marriage, remarried to Yami Qaghan's successor and son (by another wife), Shibi Qaghan. After Shibi Qaghan's death in 619 A.D., Princess Yicheng again remarried to Shibi Qaghan's successor and younger brother, Chuluo Qaghan. After Chuluo Qaghan's death in 621 A.D., Princess Yicheng remarried for the fourth and final time to Chuluo Qaghan's successor and younger brother, Illig Qaghan, who revolted against the Tang Dynasty and was captured and killed in 630 A.D.
- Emperor Yang of Sui married Princess Xinyi (信義公主), a Sui "princess", to Heshana Khan, Khagan of the Western Turkish Khaganate.
- Emperor Yang of Sui married his youngest daughter, Princess Huainan (淮南公主), to Shibi Qaghan's eldest son Tuli Qaghan (突利可汗).
- 596 A.D.: Emperor Wen of Sui marries Princess Guanghua (光化公主), a Sui "princess", to Murong Shifu, Khan of Tuyuhun. After Murong Shifu's assassination in 597 A.D., Princess Guanghua remarried to Murong Shifu's successor and younger brother, Murong Fuyun.
- Emperor Yang of Sui married a Sui "princess" to Qu Boya, ruler of the oasis city of Gaochang in the Taklamakan Desert.
Tang Dynasty[edit]
During the Tang Dynasty, heqin marriage alliances were aimed primarily at five major states that bordered the Tang Empire: The Tuyuhun Kingdom, Tibet, the Khitans, Orkhon Uyghur, and the Kingdom of Nanzhao.[5]
There were a total of twenty-one instances of heqin marriage alliances during the Tang Dynasty:
- 640 A.D.: Emperor Taizong of Tang marries Princess Honghua (弘化公主) to Murong Nuohebo, Khan of Tuyuhun.
- 641 A.D.: Emperor Taizong of Tang marries Princess Wencheng to Songtsän Gampo, King of Tibet.
- 642 A.D.: Emperor Taizong of Tang marries his fifteenth daughter, Princess Xinxing (新興公主), to Zhenzhu Khan, Khan of Xueyantuo. Marriage was call off, she later married Zhangsun Xi. (Proposed but never occurred)
- 664 A.D.: Emperor Gaozong of Tang marries Lady Jincheng (金城縣主), the third daughter of Li Dao'en, Prince of Guiji (會稽郡王李道恩), to Prince Sudumomo of Tuyuhun (吐谷渾王子蘇度摸末).
- 664 A.D.: Emperor Gaozong of Tang marries Lady Jinming (金明縣主), the daughter of a Tang imperial clansman, to Prince Talumomo of Tuyuhun (吐谷渾王子闥盧摸末).
- 698 A.D.: A daughter of Qapaghan Qaghan, Khagan of the Second Eastern Turkic Khaganate marries Empress Wu Zetian's great-nephew Wu Chengsi, Prince of Huaiyang (淮陽王武延秀).
- 703: A daughter of Qapaghan Qaghan, Khagan of the Second Eastern Turkic Khaganate marries Li Dan, Crown Prince's eldest son Li Chengqi, Prince of Song.
- 709 A.D.: Empress Wu Zetian marries her great-granddaughter Princess Jincheng (金城公主), the daughter of her grandson Li Shouli, Prince of Bin, to Me Agtsom, Emperor of Tibet.
- 712 A.D.: Emperor Ruizong of Tang marries his granddaughter, Princess Jinshan (金山公主), the daughter of his son Li Chengqi, to Qapaghan Qaghan, Khagan of the Second Eastern Turkic Khaganate.
- 717 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries Princess Yongle (永樂公主), the daughter of Yang Yuansi (楊元嗣) and a daughter of Li Xu, Prince of Dongping (東平王李續) (son of Li Shen, Prince of Ji, the seventeenth son of Emperor Taizong of Tang), to Li Shihuo (李失活), leader of the Khitans.
- 717 A.D.: Princess Jianghe (交河公主), the daughter of Ashina Nahuaidao, 10th Khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate marries Sulu Khan, Khagan of Turgesh.
- 722 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries Princess Yanjun (燕郡公主) (surname Murong (慕容)), a Tang "princess", to Khitan prince Li Yuyu (李郁於).
- 726 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries his niece, Princess Donghua (東華公主) (surname Chen (陳)), to Khitan prince Li Shaogu (李邵固).
- 726 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries Princess Dongguang (東光公主), the daughter of Emperor Xuanzong's first cousin Li Jijiang, Princess Cheng'an (成安公主李季姜) (eighth daughter of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang) and Wei Jie (韋捷), to Li Lusu (李魯甦), ruler of Kumo Xi.
- 744 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries Princess Heyi (和義公主), a daughter of Li Can, Magistrate of Gaocheng (告城縣令李參), to Axilan Dagan (阿悉爛達干), King of Ningyuan (寧遠國王) in the Fergana Valley.
- 745 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries his granddaughter, Princess Jingle (靜樂公主) (the daughter of his fifteenth daughter Princess Xincheng (信成公主) and Dugu Ming (獨孤明)), to Khitan prince Li Huaixiu (李懷秀).
- 745 A.D.: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang marries Princess Yifang (宜芳公主), daughter of Princess Changning (長寧公主) (daughter of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang) and Yang Shenjiao (楊慎交), to Khitan prince Li Yanchong (李延寵)
- 756 A.D.: Princess Pijia (毗伽公主), daughter of Bayanchur Khan, Khagan of the Uyghur Khaganate, marries Li Chengcai, Prince of Dunhuang (敦煌王李承採), son of Li Shouli, Prince of Bin.
There were a total of seventeen instances of heqin marriage alliances during the Tang Dynasty.
- 640—690: 5 instances, to Tuyuhun, and 1 instance to Tibet.
- 710—745: 4 instances, to Khitan, 3 instances, to Xi, and 1 instance, to Tibet.
- 758—821: 7 instances, to Orkhon Uyghur (including two daughters of the Chinese Emperor, i.e. real princesses, and 3 of Tiele descent).
- 883: 1 occurrence, to Nanzhao (second daughter of Emperor Yizong of Tang).
Non-Han dynasties and states[edit]
The Xiongnu practiced marriage alliances with Han dynasty officers and officials who defected to their side. The older sister of the Chanyu (the Xiongnu ruler) was married to the Xiongnu General Zhao Xin, the Marquis of Xi who was serving the Han dynasty. The daughter of the Chanyu was married to the Han Chinese General Li Ling after he surrendered and defected.[6][7][8] The Yenisei Kirghiz Khagans claimed descent from Li Ling. Another Han Chinese General who defected to the Xiongnu was Li Guangli who also married a daughter of the Chanyu.
Northern Wei[edit]
The Xianbei Tuoba royal family of Northern Wei started to arrange for Han Chinese elites to marry daughters of the royal family in the 480s.[9] Some Han Chinese exiled royalty fled from southern China and defected to the Xianbei. Several daughters of the Xianbei Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei were married to Han Chinese elites, like Princess Lanling 蘭陵公主 to Liu Hui 刘辉, who was a descendant of Liu Song royalty who fled north to the Xianbei in exile, Princess Huayang 華陽公主 to Sima Fei 司馬朏, a descendant of Jin dynasty (265–420) royalty, Princess Jinan 濟南公主 to Lu Daoqian 盧道虔, Princess Nanyang 南阳长公主 to Xiao Baoyin 萧宝夤, a member of Southern Qi royalty.
The Rouran Khaganate arranged for one of their princesses, Khagan Yujiulü Anagui's daughter Princess Ruru 蠕蠕公主 to be married to the Han Chinese ruler Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei.[10][11]
Turkic Khaganate[edit]
The Kingdom of Gaochang was made out of Han Chinese colonists and ruled by the Han Chinese Qu family which originated from Gansu. The Qu family was linked by marriage allianes to the Turks, with the King Qu Boya's grandmother being a Turk.
Uighur Ganzhou Kingdom[edit]
The Chinese Cao family ruling Guiyi Circuit established marriage alliances with the Uighurs of the Ganzhou Kingdom, with both the Cao rulers marrying Uighur princesses and with Cao princesses marrying Uighur rulers. The Ganzhou Uighur Khagan's daughter was married to Cao Yijin in 916.[12][13][14]
Kingdom of Khotan[edit]
The Chinese Cao family ruling Guiyi Circuit established marriage alliances with the Saka Kingdom of Khotan, with both the Cao rulers marrying Khotanese princesses and with Cao princesses marrying Khotanese rulers. A Khotanese princess who was the daughter of the King of Khotan married Cao Yanlu.[15]
Liao dynasty[edit]
The Khitan Liao dynasty arranged for women from the Khitan royal consort clan to marry members of the Han Chinese Han 韓 clan, which originated in Jizhou 冀州 before being abducted by the Khitan and becoming part of the Han Chinese elite of the Liao.[16][17][18]
Lý dynasty[edit]
The Lý dynasty which ruled Dai Viet (Vietnam) married its princesses off to regional rivals to establish alliances with them. One of these marriages was between a Lý princess (Lý Chiêu Hoàng) and a member of the Chinese Trần (Chen) clan (Trần Thái Tông), which enabled the Trần to then topple the Lý and established their own Trần dynasty.[19][20]
A Lý princess also married into the Hồ family, which was also of Chinese origin and later established the Hồ dynasty which also took power after having a Tran princess marry one of their members, Hồ Quý Ly.[21][22]
Qing dynasty[edit]
The Manchu Imperial Aisin Gioro clan practiced marriage alliances with Han Chinese Ming Generals and Mongol princes. Aisin Gioro women were married to Han Chinese Generals who defected to the Manchu side during the Manchu conquest of China. The Manchu leader Nurhaci married one of his granddaughters to the Ming General Li Yongfang w:zh:李永芳 after he surrendered Fushun in Liaoning to the Manchu in 1618.[23][24] Aisin Gioro women were married to the sons of the Han Chinese Generals Sun Sike (Sun Ssu-k'o), Geng Jimao (Keng Chi-mao), Shang Kexi (Shang K'o-hsi), and Wu Sangui (Wu San-kuei).[25]
Geng Zhongming, a Han bannerman, was awarded the title of Prince Jingnan, and his son Geng Jingmao managed to have both his sons Geng Jingzhong and Geng Zhaozhong become court attendants under Shunzhi and get married to Aisin Gioro women, with Haoge's (a son of Hong Taiji) daughter marrying Geng Jingzhong and Prince Abatai's granddaughter marrying Geng Zhaozhong.[26]
See also[edit]
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- ^ Di Cosmo (2004), p. 193.
- ^ a b Rui Chuanming (芮传明). 古代和亲利弊论 (PDF) (in Chinese). Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ Bulag (2002), p. 83.
- ^ a b c d e Cui (2005), pp. 631–688.
- ^ [1], p. 31.
- ^ Sima 1993, p. 161.
- ^ Monumenta Serica, Volume 52 2004, p. 81.
- ^ eds. Watson, Ebrey 1991, p. 80.
- ^ eds. Lee, Stefanowska, Wiles 2007, p. 316.
- ^ Gao Huan, as demanded by Yujiulü Anagui as one of the peace terms between Eastern Wei and Rouran, married the Princess Ruru in 545, and had her take the place of Princess Lou as his wife, but never formally divorced Princess Lou. After Gao Huan's death, pursuant to Rouran customs, the Princess Ruru became married to Gao Huan's son Gao Cheng, who also, however, did not formally divorce his wife.
- ^ 2013, p. 44.
- ^ Russell-Smith 2005, p. 63.
- ^ Duan 1994, p. 189.
- ^ Russell-Smith 2005, p. 23.
- ^ Biran 2012, p. 88.
- ^ Biran 2012, p. 88.
- ^ Cha 2005, p. 51. [2][3][4]
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Sacred & Secular: The Piccus Collection of Tibetan Rugs
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Sacred & Secular tibetan rugS the PiccuS collection oF FO R PR EV IE robert p. piccus W O N LY Sacred & Secular PR EV IE FO R robert p. piccus Serindia Publications, Chicago W O N LY t i b e ta n r u g S t h e P i c c u S c o l l e c t i o n oF contentS About the Collector LY 6 7 8 16 32 Acknowledgements W EV IE O N Introduction A Collector's Odyssey Notes on the Collection the piccus collection of tibetan rugs tigers and leopards tantric 40 76 80 92 126 140 164 176 190 196 214 248 262 272 286 288 294 dragons medallions squares geometrics minimalist textile patterns runners saddles warp face back nomadic tsukdruks nomadic woven Visual Glossary Glossary Annotated Bibliography Photographic Archive Resources First published in 2011 by Serindia Publications Serindia Publications, Inc. PO Box 10335 Chicago, Illinois 60610 USA firstname.lastname@example.com www.serindia.com � 2011 Robert P. Piccus and Serindia Publications British Library images � The British Library Board. All Rights Reserved. Pitt Rivers Museum images � Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford. British Museum images � The Trustees of the British Museum. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in any part, in any form, without permission from the publishers. Photography of the Collection: Don Tuttle Design and graphics: Natthaphat Meksriwan ISBN 978-1-932476-55-2 Printed in China Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Front and back covers: Detail, tiger rug and crossed vajra, Plate 2. Back cover inset: Detail, tiger rug, Plate 3. FO Piccus, Robert Peter. Sacred and secular : the Piccus collection of Tibetan rugs / Robert P. Piccus. -- 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-932476-55-2 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Rugs, Oriental--China--Tibet--Catalogs. 2. Piccus, Robert Peter--Art collections--Catalogs. 3. Rugs--Private collections--United States--Catalogs. I. Title. NK2883.A3T5265 2011 746.7'515074--dc23 2011025030 R PR about the collector acknowledgementS For Alice and me, collecting has always been a social activity that brought us together with many friends who share our passion. while it would be difficult to credit everyone, I want to highlight a few individuals who have helped and inspired us, with apologies to those I have missed. LY O N W EV IE Bob and Alice Piccus. Photo by Lilian Tang. First my thanks to Alice, beloved wife, mother and best friend, who has put up with so many years of distraction and financial indiscretion with the good spirit and humor for which she is famous. For this book, I am grateful in particular to Tom Cole, pioneering scholar of Tibetan weavings and friendly critic, who has helped in many ways including technical analysis, such a burden to me; and to Don Tuttle for his masterful photography and artistic suggestions. My thanks also to a long list of collector, scholar and dealer friends: Monisha Ahmed, Tony Anninos, Debby Ashencaen and Gennady Leonov, Terese Tse and Bruce Bartholomew, Bob Brundage, Anthony d'Offay, Annie Dorsey, Arthur Kan, David Kamansky, Arthur Leeper, Mimi Lipton, Bill Liske, Stephen McGuiness, Dan Miller, Jeffrey Moy, Kumi and John Ruddy, Tom Rutherford, Mohan Sakya, Danny Shaffer Joe Spitzer and Lillian Tang, Thomas wild, Nick wright, and my late and much lamented friend Robert "Dutch Bob" van Grevenbroek. Last but by no means least, I want to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts by Shane Suvikapakornkul and his Serindia team to make sense of my often vague and disjointed input resulting in a book I hope readers will recognize as a worthy expression of the artistic achievements of those unnamed artisans of the Tibetan plateau. Robert P. Piccus San Francisco, June 2011 Bob Piccus embarked on an international business career that took him and his forty years from 1960 to 2000. Shanghai-born and US-educated wife Alice to Europe, the US, and Hong Kong for substantial collections of classic Belgian stamps, Indian postal history, maps, and antiquarian books while living in Belgium and New York City. Moving to Hong Kong in 1968, the two immersed themselves in the vibrant local art scene, collecting Vietnamese ceramics, Tibetan silver ritual objects and manuscript covers, Indian and Southeast Asian sculpture, Chinese rugs, and classical Chinese furniture. Piccus's interest in Tibetan rugs was sparked by the appearance of early examples during the mid-1980s, when Chinese authorities first allowed foreigners to visit Tibet. From the time of his first purchase in 1988 until his move to San Francisco in 2000, Piccus matched his passion for collecting Chinese furniture with an equal passion for early Tibetan rugs, an art form that reflects the culture and heritage of the weavers from the high plateaus of Tibet. This volume is his attempt to share the beauty and history of these artistic treasures with others who admire Tibet, its history and culture. FO R PR Collecting having been a passion since schoolboy days, Piccus began to amass 6 SACRED & SECULAR ACKNOwLEDGEMENTS 7 introduction T PR EV IE R FO he period from approximately 1985 to the present has provided a unique opportunity for collectors to build serious collections of Tibetan rugs. This book is meant to recognize and chronicle the efforts of the dealers, scholars, and collectors to identify, understand, and collect the work of Tibetan weavers. An awareness of the complexities of Tibetan history, religion, geography, and political factors helps us understand the influences on Tibetan culture and art, in particular rug production. The high Himalayan plateau is a natural fortress that has allowed the Tibetan people to isolate and defend themselves from the surrounding regions.1 The Tibetans, however, are natural traders who found welcome markets for the fine lustrous high lanolin content wool produced by the Tibetan herders.2 The Tibetans, trading their wool to India, China, and Central Asia, were influenced by what they observed in their travels, and brought back materials and ideas that expanded their 1. Denwood, 1974, pp 1-8. Introduction. Also see historical works listed in the bibliography by Beckwith, Bell, Grousset, Richardson, and Stein. 2. Olsen, 1996 W O N A photograph taken by Sir Charles Bell in the collection of the British Library (left, bl 1112/5 (352) � The British Library Board. All Rights Reserved) illustrates Tibetan women weaving a runner rug on a vertical loom. One of the rugs in the Piccus Collection (right, Plate 113) shows a similar design after textile patterns. rug design pool. we have only to consider the medallion and g�l design elements3 derived from Central Asian sources that are featured on so many Tibetan rugs, or the adoption of Chinese textile patterns, to appreciate the impact of trade on the Tibetan rug designs. Although isolated and protected over the centuries in their remote mountain fastness, the Tibetans did have trade and religious relations with their neighbors, both of which contributed to and influenced their cultural, economic, and artistic development.4 Jesuit missionaries, active in China during the reign of the Kangxi emperor, visited Lhasa in the 17th century, as did a few intrepid and generally unwelcome travellers such as George Bogle in the 1770s, who mentioned in passing seeing carpets in use.5 Rugs of various types have been woven on the Himalayan 3. Taken from the Turkish word for "rose," this is a kind of medallion-shaped design element found on many Central and western Asian rugs. Tibetans adopted this design element through trade relations. 4. Denwood, 1974, pp 3-4, 7-8 5. Denwood, 1974, p 83 LY 8 SACRED & SECULAR INTRODUCTION 9 EV IE TIGERS AND LEOPARDS Plates 1�29 W plate highlights Wall hangings: Plates 1, 3�5 Squares: Plates 2, 15�21, 29 Khadens: Plates 6�12 Runners: Plates 13, 14 Throne back: Plate 24 Saddles: Plates 22, 23 Horse Trapping: Plate 25 Panels: Plates 26�28 40 sacred & secular 1. See Robert Beer, The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs (London: Serindia Publications, 1999) p 78. FO Tigers are not native to Tibet but their presence in neighboring India and China accounts for their importance in Buddhist iconography and usage in Tibet. The tiger, in the sense of the lion as the king of beasts, is seen as the symbol of power, strength, and fearlessness.1 A full tiger pelt was often depicted as the seat or throne of various deities and was therefore used as a throne, meditation seat, or place of honor for a high-ranking lama. The leopard, even rarer than the tiger, occupied a similar iconographic role as symbolic of female wrathful deities. The scarcity of genuine pelts resulted in the weaving of tiger rugs as well as the rare leopard spot rugs in the 19th century. R PR O N LY I have concentrated on pieces featuring abstract patterns that are typical of the early production made to substitute for rare genuine pelts. I have avoided more recent pieces that depict single or paired tigers on their own or frolicking in bamboo groves, often referred to as "happy tigers" (Fig. 1). It is difficult for me to imagine how these pieces fit into the way Tibetans view tigers as protectors and symbols of strength. The same logic applies to the representation of leopards or lions as "dancing snow lions" (Fig. 2). My conclusion is that such later pieces were made to be sold as decorative objects rather than to be used in any traditional sense. Tiger rugs in the collection as well as the single leopard spot example range in age from the early 19th to the early 20th century. They include wall hangings, khaden, runners, khangama seating and throne covers, throne backs, and panels used in monastery halls as well as saddle pieces and horse trappings. Design elements, along with tiger stripe or leopard spot patterns, include crossed vajras indicating monastic use as well as medallions, Chinese characters and the variety of border treatments including key fret, pearl, and rosette patterns derived from Xinjiang and Central Asian rugs. Small rectangular panels were often sewn into tubes, filled with straw, and hung as protective totems on both sides of the entryways to temples and monasteries. Fig. 1 "Happy Tigers" Photo by Arthur Kan. Fig. 2 "Dancing Snow Lions" Photo by Arthur Kan. tigers and leopards 41 1 TIGER RUG 19th century or earlier Acquired: February 1995 Exhibited: ACOR 4 Denver, 1998 Catalogued: Liske, Denver, 1998 This abstract tiger rug is woven in a rare horizontal format. The limited natural color palette, large loose knotting and archaic key and pearl borders suggest an early date. The ivory ground is unusual, adding presence to the composition. All factors have combined to make this an exceptionally rare and pleasing rug. weft: 2 ShedS dark grey wool (5): ivory, brown, light blue, medium blue, light yellow colors knots: 3-, 4-, 5-ply wool 4.5 h � 3 v = 13.5 kpSi knot count: FO R PR EV IE W O N 71.1 cm (28 in) 179 cm (70.5 in) size: 179 cm � 71.1 cm (70.5 in � 28 in) Z2S light grey wool/goat hair warp: LY 42 sacred & secular tigers and leopards 43 2 TIGER RUG Early 19th century Acquired: November 1991 This square rug is a rare example of a crossed vajra design applied over an abstract tiger stripe pattern. This was most likely a throne cushion meant for a high lama. warp: weft: Z2S ivory wool 74.9 cm (29.5 in) 2 ShedS ivory wool; 3 ShootS one ivory & two yellow; 3 ShootS one ivory & two light blue (5): walnut brown, dark brown, light yellow, light blue, ivory colors knots: 6-ply wool knot count: 8 h � 6 v = 48 kpSi FO 95.3 cm (37.5 in) size: 95.3 cm � 74.9 cm (37.5 in � 29.5 in) R PR EV IE W O N LY 44 sacred & secular tigers and leopards 45 4 TIGER RUG 19th century Acquired: November 1991 LY O N 63.5 cm (25 in) 96.5 cm (38 in) size: This example combines a partial pelt design over a plain field. A similar example is published in a catalogue by the Milan dealer Nilufar, 1996, page 12, who speculates this unusual size rug was meant to encircle a pillar. Another possible usage could be to frame a raised platform that formed the throne of a high lama. 96.5 cm � 63.5 cm (38 in � 25 in) Z2S wool 2 ShedS ivory wool (3 ShedS at the endS) (6): dark brown, golden brown, black, yellow, red,light red, ivory warp: weft: colors knots: W 3-, 4-ply wool 7.5 h � 4 v = 30 kpSi knot count: 3 TIGER RUG Early 19th century Acquired: November 1991 95.3 cm (37.5 in) 55.9 cm (23 in) size: 95.3 cm � 55.9 cm (37 in � 23 in) Z2S ivory/grey wool (5): 2 ShedS grey/ivory wool 3-, 4-, 5-ply wool 8 h � 4 v = 32 kpSi warp: weft: colors knots: golden brown, dark brown/black, dark blue, light blue, ivory knot count: FO R This rare example combines a finely woven abstract tiger stripe pattern similar to Plate 2 with a key border. PR EV IE 46 sacred & secular tigers and leopards 47 Plates 31�39 DRAGONS plate highlights EV IE Wall hangings: Plates 31, 32 Khadens: Plates 33�38 Throne back: Plate 39 The dragon-phoenix combination appears often in 20th-century production in dynamic multicolored rugs (Fig. 1). This is not the case in the earlier 19th century examples in this collection, which are more closely based on the Chinese Ningxia-style rugs from which they are derived. PR FO R Fig. 1 Twentieth-century rug with multicolored dragons and phoenixes. Photo by Arthur Kan. Fig. 2 Ningxia dragon rug. Photo by Arthur Kan. Fig. 3 Ningxia pillar rug. Photo by Arthur Kan. W O N Tibetans have adopted the dragon, a most powerful symbol, from Chinese iconography. In Chinese terms, the dragon represents male strength and energy to complement female attributes as represented by the phoenix. In royal terms, the dragon and phoenix that represent heaven and earth symbolize the emperor and empress. Tibetan monasteries and temples are noted for their bright and rather exotic decorations. Kul�y noted that in the case of "political" Tibet ruled by the Dalai Lama, decorations were mostly in the form of wall and pillar paintings as well as hanging banners made of textiles. The Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and temples located in the Tibetan cultural areas of western China and Mongolia were often decorated with pillar rugs and wall hangings produced in the rug-weaving areas of northwestern China and Mongolia. Tibetan rugs of this type are relatively rare compared with their Ningxia counterparts (Figs. 2, 3). Similarly, Ningxia dragon-design seating and throne back rugs (Fig. 4) for high-ranking monks are fairly common but Tibetan examples such as those in this collection are relatively rare. The selection here also features what might be called "Tibetan dragon rugs in Chinese format." These are conventional three-medallion khaden size rugs, which feature particularly exuberant field and border design. The Tibetan examples are clearly derived from Chinese types, which is a further indication of the influence of Chinese rug iconography on Tibetan production. In conclusion, Tibetan 19th-century dragon rugs demonstrate close affinities with their Ningxia counterparts. They probably had similar usage in temples and monasteries and are not particularly common. This is in contrast with later, lively 20thcentury pieces produced more likely for their commercial appeal. LY Fig. 4 Ningxia seat and throneback. Photo by Arthur Kan. 80 sacred & secular dragons 81 31 DRAGON RUG 19th century Acquired: November 1991 77.7 cm (30.6 in) size: 125.7 cm � 77.7 cm (49.5 in � 30.6 in) 4-ply cotton 2 ShedS ivory wool (10): dark blue, light blue, pale yellow, khaki green, blue/green, ginger brown, brown, pale roSe, red, ivory warp: weft: colors knot count: 9 h � 6 v = 54 kpSi Similar to Plate 31, this piece features a pair of dragons amongst cloud patterns. 79.4 cm (31.25 in) warp: weft: 3-ply cotton (10): 2 ShedS ivory, grey and brown wool colors 182.9 cm (72 in) knots: 3-, 4-ply wool 9 h � 6 v = 54 kpSi knot count: FO size: 182.9 cm � 79.4 cm (72 in � 31.25 in ) dark blue, medium blue, light blue, red, light roSe, pale yellow, ginger brown, burgundy (faded), light red (faded), ivory R PR 32 DRAGON RUG 19th century Acquired: January 1992 EV IE W 125.7 cm (49.5 in) knots: 3-, 4-ply wool O N LY Tibetan versions of Ningxia wall hangings where a flying dragon is depicted chasing flaming pearls surrounded by cloud motifs and Buddhist symbols. 82 sacred & secular dragons 83 R PR Medallion-design khaden are woven for both monastic and domestic use. The following selection includes more typical pieces featuring a variety of field and border treatments, while EV IE This section groups the medallion rugs in khaden format. Medallions are the most common design motif in Tibetan rugs. Kul�y believes medallions have been used on nearly half of all Tibetan rugs.1 The designs are of Central Asian as well as Chinese origin and provide the weaver with a wide range of creative opportunities. The creative ability of the weavers is apparent in the wide range of medallion design as well as the varied treatment of the borders and field. I have collected a range of examples that illustrate the level of creative design demonstrated by the weavers. FO 1. See Hallvard K. Kul�y, Tibetan Rugs (Bangkok: Orchid Press, 1982) p 64. W O N plate highlights other examples are clearly monastic, such as the early example in plate 40 with crossed vajras in all three medallions. Other examples are rare such as plate 41 with eternal knot in square format. I have included here a set of plates of what I call "minimalist medallions," which are medallion rugs but with empty fields and restrained design and color. This small group of rugs highlight the contrast between a relatively conventional border treatment with typical medallions and essentially empty fields. In my view, these rugs are excellent examples of the creative achievements of the weavers. Using few design tools and limited colors along with empty fields, conventional medallions, and corner and border designs, they have created pleasing examples. Crossed vajra: Plate 40 Square medallion: Plate 41 Arrow border: Plate 42 Rosette border: Plate 43 Single medallion: Plates 44�50 Two medallion: Plate 51 Three medallion: Plate 52�62 Five medallion: Plate 63 Minimalist medallion: Plates 65�69 LY Plate 40�69 MEDALLIONS 92 sacred & secular medallions 93 40 MEDALLION RUG Early 19th century Acquired: May 1995 This outstanding rug is distinguished by the crossed vajra appearing in all three medallions, an exceptionally rare design. The deeply-saturated red field combined with the simple border design indicate an early 19thcentury date. size: 129.6 cm � 73.7 cm (51 in � 29 in) Z2S brown/tan wool 2 ShedS brown/tan wool (7): dark blue, light blue, mottled blue, red, green, tan, brown overdyed blue 73.7 cm (29 in) warp: weft: colors 129.6 cm (51 in) knots: 6-ply wool 5 h � 4 v = 20 kpSi knot count: PR EV IE 41 MEDALLION RUG W O N LY 19th century Acquired: August 1994 Exhibited: ACOR 4 Denver, 1998 Catalogued: Liske, Denver, 1998 R FO The well-drawn single medallion in this rug is a unique example of the eternal knot design. 75.6 cm (29.75 in) size: 148.6 cm � 75.6 cm (58.5 in � 29.75 in) Z2S brown wool 2 ShedS medium brown wool, light brown wool (5): dark blue, medium blue, light blue, red, ivory warp: weft: colors 148.6 cm (58.5 in) knots: 6-, 7-, 8-ply wool 5 h � 3 v = 15 kpSi knot count: medallions 95 Geometrics, in the main in "checkerboard" patterns, are among the most popular and sought-after designs. Decorators love them because they are able to use them in almost any d�cor. These geometric designs also challenge Tibetan weavers to use their creative instincts to weave unusual examples. The selection here contains a number of typical checkerboard rugs woven in a variety of colors, some with visual enhancements, such as borders and diamonds. Also here is a rare example of a large floor carpet, typically used for sitting or sleeping. plate highlights 140 Room-size checker: Plate 81 Regular checker: Plates 82�86 Enhanced checker: Plates 87, 88 Diamond pattern: Plate 89 Rounded-end checker: Plate 90 Check border: Plate 91 Mini-checker: Plate 92 Stepped-diamond: Plates 93�98 Cushion stripes: Plates 99 sacred & secular Cushion checks: Plates 100, 101 FO R PR EV IE W Plate 81�101 GeoMeTRIcS O N LY geometrics 141 82 checkeRboARd RUG The use of green as a primary design color is unusual. Circa 1900 Acquired: March 1998 82.6cm (32.5 in) size: 157.5 cm x 82.6 cm ( 62 in x 32.5 in ) Z2S tan wool 2 Shed brown and grey wool, Some blue wool (3): tan, dark green, medium green 8 h x 4 v = 32 kpSi 2, 3 ply wool warp: weft: A rare room-size checkerboard pattern woven with a notch, presumably for a post. In a dwelling, rugs of this size are exceptionally rare and were intended for a wealthy family. 196.8 cm (77.5 in) size: 238.8 cm x 196.8 cm ( 94 in x 77.5 in ) Z2S ivory wool warp: weft: 2 Shed ivory wool (5): dark blue, medium blue, tan 7 h x 4.5 v = 31.5 kpSi geometrics 143 colors 238.8 cm (94 in) knots: 3, 4,5 ply wool knot count: 142 sacred & secular FO R 81 checkeRboARd RUG Circa 1900 Acquired: September 1996 PR EV IE W O N LY 157.5 cm (62 in) colors knots: knot count: plate highlights Lattice pattern: Plates 110, 111 Tigma tie-dyed: Plates 112, 113 Swastika: Plate 114 Brocade textile: Plates 115�119 FO R PR The lattice pattern examples are particularly attractive and occasionally are so tightly woven as to appear a flat weave. The well-known tigma pattern often seen in tie-dyed textiles is a classic example of Tibetan weavers producing a rug in the design of a domestic cloth textile. The pieces here are not from nomadic production, but rather from sedentary workshops. EV IE W Tibetan rug weavers are very adept at transforming textile patterns, usually Chinese, into woven rugs. These range from representations of Chinese lattice and brocade silk textiles to Tibetan tie-dyed patterns. Some of the examples here are based on reproduction of an imported textile design, and are good examples of the Tibetan weaver's ability to deal with foreign design. O N LY Plate 110�119 TexTILe PATTeRNS 176 sacred & secular textile patterns 177 110 TexTILe-PATTeRNed RUG 19th Century Acquired: January 1990 An example of translating a complex Chinese lattice pattern textile into a woven rug. warp: weft: Z2S ivory wool 2 ShedS ivory wool (2): red, golden brown 8 h x 5 v = 40 kpSi 3 ply wool colors knot count: EV IE W 111 TexTILe-PATTeRNed RUG O N PR Circa 1900 Acquired: September 1991 163.8 cm (64.5 in) knots: FO R In this example, the lattice pattern has been produced in an exceptionally fine weave. 57.9cm (22.8 in) 76.7 cm (30.2 in) LY size: 85.1cm (33.5 in) size: 163.8 cm x 85.1 cm ( 64.5 in x 33.5 in ) 76.7 cm x 57.9 cm ( 30.2 in x 22.8 in ) Z2S ivory wool (2): aubergine, roSe red 10 h x 9 v = 90 kpSi warp: weft: two ShedS ivory wool colors knots: 4 ply wool knot count: 178 sacred & secular textile patterns 179 W O N visual glossary tigers dragons medallions buddhist symbols geometrics other designs FO R PR EV IE LY MeDallions geometric and endless knot patterns floral patterns visual glossary FO R PR EV IE W O N LY


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Hotel Moderno - Bari
Via Crisanzio 60 - Bari1-877-662-6988
The Moderno Hotel, established in 1931, is situated in the heart of Bari, the commercial, industrial, and tourist center of the whole region. The hotel is within walking distance from the railway station and offers you a pleasant and comfortable stay in an unique atmosphere steeped in tradition.
Staff very helpful at all times.Venere Guest, Canada
These reviews have been left by customers who actually stayed at this hotel
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Hotel Facilities at Moderno
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - 24 hour
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Luggage room
- City tour
- Shuttle service
- Private parking
- Meeting Room
- Internet/Email services
- TV Lounge
Know before you go
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Check-in: after noon.
Check-out: before 11 AM.
PolicyExtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
City tax and/or any other fees charged by the hotel
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Hotel Moderno is also known as
Hotel Moderno
Moderno Hotel Bari
Moderno Hotel reviews
- December 2014
- Venere Guest
- Not Specified
- Canada
Staff very helpful at all times.
- September 2014
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
Great location, not too far from train station, not too far from Old Town. Perfect for that one night stay.
- May 2014
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Canada
Enjoyed this hotel, the room was comfortable, included a kitchenette (costs 5e extra but worth it for us), a big private terrace (not a great view but good for air). Located near the train station, 10 minutes walk from old town, in busy part of new town which was actually quite enjoyable. Not many restaurants etc nearby but once you find them they are fine. Staff were very helpful with advice on the Festa di San Nicola and on a health issue.
- May 2014
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Poland
Very sympathetic hotel with friendly atmosphere of 60's
- March 2013
- Venere Guest
- Couple
We had read reviews of the hotel before going & some of these had indicated the breakfast buffet was not as expected. However we found it to be excellent & typical of a European breakfast consisting of pastries, fresh fruit, juices & coffee/tea. Hard to complain when it was free! The friendly & welcoming staff were more than helpful to assist with local attractions, restaurants & cafes to visit. The rooms were clean & we had fresh towels & linen every day despite not asking for these. Very good value for the money
- October 2012
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
Hotel Moderno is within walking distance from the Bari Centrale train station. The room was very nicely decorated, not fancy but well done. The bed was clean and comfortable, and the bath was just fine. I really appreciated the helpfulness of the staff at this hotel, they went to great lengths to help me with a cell phone problem. I would definitely return and do recommend this hotel.
- June 2012
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- gb
We stayed in a double room. It was massive but quite bare and basic. Very clean though. Hotel is in a good position near train station. A taxi was 7 euros. There are lots of little bars and restaurants nearby. We ate at a little pizza place. Excellent value - 2 large pizzas and 2 large beers for 9 euros! Breakfast at the hotel is 5 euros and worth having. It was a very nice buffet with everything - cereals, fruit, croissants, yogurts, cakes, etc. Very good value. In all a good choice for a central stopover.
- October 2011
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Switzerland
An verkehrsreicher Strasse Nähe Hauptbahnhof, Universität, Fussgängerzone. 15 Minuten Fussmarsch zur Altstadt. Sehr hilfreiches Personal. Eingangszone im Umbau.
- August 2011
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
Lovely restaurant 2 streets away but I forget the name. The hotel recommended it Hotel was fine; near the station and very convenient. No frills;
- May 2012
- Venere Guest
- Not Specified
- Italy
- April 2012
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
- Italy
- November 2011
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Italy
- July 2011
- Venere Guest
- Single traveller
- Poland
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- April 2015
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Italy
- August 2013
- Venere Guest
- Couple
- Italy
- September 2011
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- Single traveller
- Italy
- April 2012
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- Italy
- September 2011
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- Italy
Moderno Hotel reviews by TripAdvisor
Room Details
Moderno has 34 guest rooms, all featuring climate control and free Wi-Fi. Rooms open onto balconies. Well appointed kitchenettes offer a range of facilities, including refrigerators, stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils, allowing you to save on dining expenses while you travel. A good night's sleep in supportive pillowtop mattresses with Frette Italian sheets will have visitors waking up refreshed and well-rested throughout their holiday or business trip.
Guests can kick back at the end of a busy day and enjoy 26-inch flat-screen televisions. Business travelers visiting the Bari area will have access to free (wired) high-speed Internet access as well as desks and laptop-compatible safes. Additional guest comforts include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers and soundproofing.
Bathrooms are outfitted with rainfall showerheads, bidets and hair dryers. Bathroom toiletries are provided free of charge.
Accommodation Services
- Air conditioning
- Mini fridge
- Coffee and tea maker
- Soundproof rooms
- Hairdryer in each room
- Desk
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Cooking corner
- Terrace/Balcony
- Safe
- High speed Internet access
- Wireless Internet access
How to reach Moderno HotelBy car
From highway A14 take exit Bari-Nord; keep on E55 for 5.2 km then take SS16 freeway following Bari Centro direction and keep on for 1.2 km until exit 10A BARI Picone. Continue on SS271 freeway for 2.1 km going after BARI Centro Policlinico, continue on Via Domenico Cotugno for 0.5 km and turn left on Viale Orazio Flacco direction center. After 0.5 km go around Piazza Giulio Cesare and keep on Viale Salandra for 0.6 km. Turn right and then left to take the subway of Via Q. Sella. At the end take your left on Via de Rossi and turn left again to take Via Crisanzio where our hotel is located.
From highway A14 take exit Bari-Sud; take SS271 BARI Centro direction and keep on for 4.6 km going after Via Domenico Cotugno. At the end turn lef on Viale Orazio Flacco following Center direction. After 0.5 km go around Piazza Giulio Cesare and keep on Viale Salandra for 0.6 km. Turn right and then left to take the subway of Via Q. Sella. At the end take your left on Via de Rossi and turn left again to take Via Crisanzio where our hotel is located.
From freeway SS16 go after BARI direction until exit 10A BARI Picone. Go along SS271 for 2.1 km following BARI Centro Policlinico sign, keep on Via Domenico Cotugno for 0.5 km and turn lef to Viale Orazio Flacco following Centro sign. After 0.5 km go around Piazza Giulio Cesare and keep on Viale Salandra for 0.6 km. Turn right and then left to take the subway of Via Q. Sella. At the end take your left on Via de Rossi and turn left again to take Via Crisanzio where our hotel is located.
By train
Outside the Railway Station take the second street on the left. After 5 min walking you arrive in Moderno Hotel.
By airplane
At Airport you can take taxi, bus (n. 16), or private shuttle to reach easly Railway Station. The hotel is close to.
Distances from Hotel ModernoProvincial Archaeological Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
University of Bari - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Teatro Piccinni - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Petruzzelli Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Conservatory of Niccolo Piccinni - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Teatro Petruzzelli - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Historic Civic Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Norman Castle - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Teatro Margherita - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Piazza del Ferrarese - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Bari Cathedral - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chiesa di San Marco dei Veneziani - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Bari Harbor - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for Moderno is Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 km and mile.
Transportation services Hotel Moderno
- Shuttle service
- Private parking
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Saturn's orange moon Titan has hundreds of times more liquid hydrocarbons than all the known oil and natural gas reserves on Earth. The hydrocarbons rain from the sky, collecting in vast deposits that form lakes and dunes.
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Great looking theme guys, good luck with the sales.
Pre-sale question: Instead of the slider with text i want to have a slider with multiple layers, like revolution slider. I want to have a background with my logo and other images on top of that background.
Is this easily manageable? Let me know!
Thanks Mike, Currently theme comes with a classic slider. In the future, we may add Revolution Slider in one package with the following updates. But, all of the slider content can be managed from admin part of the site.
Having some trouble with this theme, i tried importing the demo content and following the documentation but I can't get the site to display like the demo. When creating a new page, I don't have the field area to choose the slider slug, or any slug at all?
Please create a ticket by the link below and we'll try to solve your issue:
Hi, would it be possible to alter theme myself to …. only have initial screen (nothing below) + keep menu bar (because i need blog). Wld use as splash page for subdomain store. Thanks! Brad
Hello, imnolte.
Yes, it is possible. Juct replace unused menu items in your Dashboard (Admin panel):
Appearance -> Menus
Hello, nice work. I was testing the theme on firefox before purchase. I have seen that there is a problem when I resize the browser. The hover effect in portfolio section makes the text disappear. Is this normal?
Hello, pb2008.
Please provide us more details about the text, that disappear on hover.
Here is the list of changes: NEW: WPML Support (English, French, German, Spanish, Russian) NEW: Customization of the blocks (pages) (text color, background color, background image, background patterns, background opacity) NEW: The order of slides, team members, works, stories, FAQ, price Edit: Some changes in background video, background image, background blur options Fixed: The problem with static blocks, that create a new block in a block Fixed: The problem with adding additional pages into the theme Fixed: The problem with adding more than 10 Team Members Fixed: Some features on the iPad, Android Fixed: Bugs
The new version of the theme will be released in a week.
Nice design. Not read for prime time.
Thank you for your feedback.
What's the ETA on the update?
Dear genesismedia,
We've updated LightDose theme on January 24. Please check it.
Hello, Pre-sale question: I would like to ask about possibility to put gallery of videos at the Works section. All/photography etc. – there are only picture, Is it possible to change pictures for videos from vimeo?
Hello, tempuserr.
This feature is not available in LightDose theme. We'll add an opportunity to put video into work item description, but we will not implement gallery of videos.
First of all, awesome theme, bought it immediately. I do have a question: im trying to implement the revolution slider.
It is not working using the shortcode, website keeps loading. Why is this not working? Website is http://vrijland.justfortesting.nl/ ill leave it like this for the next hours.
In which .php file i should put the <?php> code?
Hello, mikemelchiot.
We didn't test 'Slider Revolution' plugin with LightDose theme. That is why we can't guarantee you correct work of the theme with it. Sorry for inconvenience.
Nice theme but having trouble changing the color of menubar and text, is that possible?
Hello, ChristianThomsen.
This feature is not available in LightDose theme, but we can help you to edit CSS file.
Please create a ticket by the link bellow and we'll help you to solve it:
Hello! This theme looks great and will be perfect for my next project. I do have one question/problem with the demo site I am concerned with before I purchase :
On iPhone and iPad, the Services section does dot display at all!! It is just a blank section with white background. On Desktop using Chrome or Firefox, it displays fine at full width, and it also responds well when resizing the window manually the first time. But after reloading the page, it will show an empty Services section again, unless I return to full Desktop width and reload the page.
Can you help with this? Thanks!
Hello, jocayer.
We already fixed this issue on our demo. Please check it.
Hello, I have configured with default template, looks and works great with Chrome and Mozilla but with IE9 the opening page just spins and nothing comes up, even if I take out home page and start it on about page. Any ideas to allow it to work with IE9, we use this unfortunately, thank you.
I see the issue now its a script5009 element is undefined in masonry.pkgd.min.js only throws in IE not chrome or Mozilla
Sorry, but we can't reproduce this issue on IE9.
Please create a ticket by the link bellow and we'll try to solve it:
Thank you here is what I did not get around this. In IE9 hit F12 to bring up debugger. Then go to Brower Mode and Document mode to make sure there both IE9. Mine was not by default. I will have to change this on WordPress but this is temporary change on client. Thank you.
Sorry meant to say I did get around this
Dear mattffrost,
We followed this order of action, but still can't reproduce this issue.
Another theme looks nothing like the demo.
Whats the point of these themes if they are a bigger headache then building a site from scratch
Please create a ticket by the link bellow and we'll help you to set up your site:
Hey, I love the theme, just would like to know how do you take the transparent off the Home Page slider. I would like to see the whole image instead of that.
Please create a ticket by the link bellow and we'll help you to solve this issue:
hi I'm quite novice to this, and im looking for somthing simple will i have "color picker" inside the control panel to change color of button, background etc, or will i need to edit the code ?
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Hi! I can't get your xml file to work? Nothing shows up but the media? Do you have a more recent one available?
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With comments from head coach Chad Hitchen not included in the print story
The Pirates move on to the Section 8AA North final (and Section 8AA semifinal) on Tuesday at Bemidji St. where they will face off with Crosby-Ironton (21-7, 9-2 in Section) at 7 p.m. for the right to play in the Section 8AA final.
The Pirates end their regular season with a 19-7 record, and the top seed in the Northern half of Section 8AA.
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