Traducción y Significado de: 骨董品 - kottouhin

Explicación y Etimología - (骨董品) kottouhin

骨董品 It is a Japanese word that refers to old or rare objects, such as antiques or works of art. The word is composed by the kanjis 骨 (kotsu), which means "bone", and 董 (dō), which means "rule" or "drive". It is believed that the origin of the word is related to the fact that old objects were often made of materials such as bones, ivory or wood of ancient trees, and that these objects were considered valuable treasures that were governed or directed by their owners. The word 骨董品 is often used in antique stores or discussions about rare or valuable object collections.