Did you know that Bachiru, is pronounced: bah chee loo, and that it is a Japanese pick-like instrument used to carve ornamental designs on dyed ivory? How about : Feng Shui? You’ve seen this term everywhere, but did you know that it is pronounced fung SHWAY and that it is the Chinese philosophy placing people and objects in harmony with their surroundings? These are examples of arts and antiques terms that you will learn from this extremely useful book. Donna M. Stone has thoroughly researched thousands of terms that are used everyday, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. This pronunciation guide and glossary will help everyone from the expert to the beginner.