Where in Hong Kong,can I buy an "official" XIAN 8" terra cotta,
replica of a seated General which comes in a Green cloth box and
approximately what will it cost?
$100 price if answered by Wednesday at 6PM EDT [GMT-5]
***My wife leaves Thursday morning, so I need this by Wednesday Its
arush.***

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Request for Question Clarification by websearcher-ga on 24 Feb 2003 07:42 PST

Dear edsasking:

Thanks for the interesting question. 

I have done several searches on these interesting replicas and have
sent out emails to a couple of prospective contacts in Hong Kong. I
will keep you up-to-date as I hear from them.

websearcher-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by websearcher-ga on 24 Feb 2003 10:26 PST

Hello edsasking:

I just wanted to let you know I haven't heard anything from my
contacts yet. (It is, afterall, 2:00 a.m. Tuesday in Hong Kong). I
likely won't hear anything until business hours - so about 7-8 hours.

Just as a side question: Would you be satisfied with finding a replica
to buy from another location? If so, what areas?

Thanks. 

websearcher-ga

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Clarification of Question by edsasking-ga on 24 Feb 2003 11:33 PST

My wife will be in Hong Kong and Naning.  When she comes home tonite I
will ask her for other cities.  What I want is the authentic replica,
not some 'knock off' made for tourists.
thanks
ed hamada

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Request for Question Clarification by websearcher-ga on 24 Feb 2003 11:50 PST

Hi edsasking:

Thanks for the clarification. I look forward to hearing what other
cities your wife will be visiting.

I'll let you know how I'm progressing. 

websearcher-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by websearcher-ga on 25 Feb 2003 05:51 PST

Hi edsasking:

I did not hear back from the people I emailed. Since you are in a
rush, I will let my fellow researchers know that they should also
continue looking for your information.

If/when I hear anything back, I will let you know. 

Thanks for your patience.

websearcher-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tox-ga on 27 Feb 2003 11:36 PST

Hello,
While the deadline has passed (I just noticed this question), would
you be interested in buying an authentic reproduction anyway?  I have
found a place that sells authentic replicas (size ranging from 1/4 to
full size) made just over a mile from the original site in Xi'an
China.  They're made in the same way as they were back during Qin Shi
Huang's rule.  Satsifaction is guaranteed by a full refund; the dealer
is located in the states.  A friend of mine has bought 4 replicas from
this dealer, a large one for her garden and smaller ones as decorative
art; the effect and quality of the statues are simply mind blowing. 
If this interests you, please let me know.
Thank you,
Tox-ga

Hello edsasking:

Seeing as I did not hear back from you, I will now be requesting that
my answer be removed by the Google Answers Editors. Given that the
editord work regular office hours on the West Coast, my answer will
not likely be removed until sometime tomorrow. You should NOT be
charged the $100 - but just the $.50 listing fee.

I did receive an email response from Altfield Gallery a few minutes
ago. They say:

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No, we dont do such items...when you are here you should visit the
Chinese
Arts &  Craft Dept Store at Star House, by the Star ferry, they may
sell
such items.
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This store can be found at:

http://www.chineseartsandcrafts.com.hk/cac.asp?Lang=E

and their stores can be located at:

http://www.chineseartsandcrafts.com.hk/store.asp?Lang=E


I would strongly recommend that you Close this question out - just to
make sure that no other Researcher tries to answer it, now that the
deadline has passed.

Thank you. 

websearcher-ga