Ancient China Collection

Pages from a Naxi manuscript
5305299 Pages from a Naxi manuscript.; (add.info.: Pages from a Naxi manuscript. The manuscript shows both Naxi and Dongba syllabic geba. From southwestern China)

Confucius
5312078 Confucius; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese History

The Wider Image: Rebuilding the Great Wall of China
Vegetation grows over parts of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, located in Huairou District, north of Beijing, China, June 7, 2017

Festival of Spring in Ancient China (chromolitho)
735546 Festival of Spring in Ancient China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Spring in Ancient China)

Lao Tse, Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. Lao Tse, who is thought to have lived in the 4th or 6th century BC, is said to have written the Tao Te Ching, the central text of Taoism

Family Monkeys Edo period 1615-1868 late 17th century
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Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

Confucius, Chinese philosopher
Confucius (551-479 BC), Chinese philosopher. After his death, his disciples and followers developed his teachings into the quasi-religious system of ethics, morals and politics known as Confucianism

Chinese religious leaders, known as the three holy ones. Confucius (551-479 BC, lower left) founded the quasi-religious system of Confucianism

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Ancient China: A land of rich history and culture, where the past comes alive through captivating images. The Great Wall, a symbol of strength and unity, undergoes a modern-day rebuilding (The Wider Image: Rebuilding the Great Wall of China). Springtime brings vibrant festivals, filled with color and joy (Festival of Spring in Ancient China). Philosophers like Confucius and Lao Tzu pondered the meaning of life, leaving timeless wisdom (Confucius, Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu). Monkeys frolicked in family bliss during the Edo period (Family Monkeys Edo period 1615-1868). And the god of riches, Koan-kong, was revered for his blessings (Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches). Chinese religious leaders guided their communities, preserving traditions and beliefs.