China 

Shanghai’s antique market consists of several blocks of makeshift stalls spilling out into the road, making it so narrow that only pedestrians can get by. Tables laden with Mao T-shirts, Shanghai magnets, birdcages, dishes, and other wares assault the senses, but a dedicated search might reveal some real gems—such as these carved heads.

Shanghai, China
Photo © 2012
Alison Hoeman