A Chinese proverb says, "Like Weather, one's fortune may change by the evening." This Chinese wheelbarrow was originally being sold by a Westport Chinese antique dealer for $450. You can win it and all of its authenticity by just correctly answering all of the questions below.
What can you use it for? Beyond obvious bragging rights, its great for a large foyer, garden accessory adorned with marigolds and pansies, or for those in business, a great entrance focus point that marries ancient "technology" with the new architecture. Don't feel right about paying nothing? Any donation will support the homeless in our area. It measures roughly 3'Hx2 ½'Wx6'L.
From tomb murals and Hans Dynasty during the 2nd century, China is said to be known for the invention of the wheelbarrow. More specifically, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang is often recognized for being the inventor.
The Chinese wheelbarrow was designed for carrying heavy loads, such as grain bags, bricks, small tired animals like goats and sheep. They were typically constructed by having one large wheel in the front with a flat wooden slab in the middle, which was intended for carrying goods or (small) passengers. This invention helped the Chinese agricultural industry expand and made it easier for the farmers to transport crops and necessities. The original superhighway transport.
Now imagine this: The BBQ is BBQ-ing. The drinks are chill-ing. Ahh – summer fun. Family and friends over to celebrate…what exactly? OH that's right! The masterpiece. THE grand prize. The antique Chinese wheelbarrow you won! Propped up in the front lawn like the golden gift that it is! They all stand there in awe asking where you got it from. Just as you're about to yell to the rooftops "THE WESTPORT RIVER GALLERY!" you quickly realize this whole thing is figurative and you can only actually win this "frag-i-le" prize by being the first to answer all of the contest questions correctly and send them in…FAST! You'll soon be the one and only antique Chinese wheelbarrow owner that I know. Exciting isn't it?
*Send an email to WestportRiverGallery@gmail.com, fax it to 203-226-6935, drop it off, or pop the answers anytime thru the mail slot in our front door. First correct set of answers wins.
Contest questions (Must be the first to answer all correctly):
What is the world's most visited museum?
What artist's Hungarian mustache was once voted, "best-known mustache of all time" by Britain's Daily Telegraph?
What are the dimensions of the original Mona Lisa?
Who painted the most expensive painting sold at an auction?
What style did Grandma Moses paint?
Most well known picture De Vinci painted?
Where was artist Marc Chagall born?
Which artist had his ear cut off?
What subject is Georgia O'Keeffe known for painting?
Where was Norman Rockwell's Famous Artists School located?
When was Claude Monet's birthday?
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?