Chinese Collection (page 2)

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Terracotta warrior figures in the Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, Xi an, Shaanxi Province, China

Panax pseudoginseng, tienchi ginseng
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chinese wallpaper design depicting a woman holding a parasol and admiring the flowers on her porch. Date: 1922

Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba) on rock. This unique tree is named after the golden hue its leaves turn in autumn. An extract from the leaves in used in herbal medicine

CHINA: COMMUNIST POSTER. Give everything for your country! Chinese Communist Party poster from 1950

Japanese taking Port Arthur, 1894
Japanese warships taking Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Young Uyghur Girl - Kashgar, Xinjiang
Young indigenous Uyghur girl of Kashgar. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Feng-Shui Compass
FENG-SHUI Fong-choei compass used by Chinese geomancers to calculate the most propitious location of buildings etc

Good Luck Talisman
A Chinese talisman featuring the immortal Liu-Hai, used in families for protection and good luck : includes the ying and yang and the eight trigrams

Nomads horse and yurt, Bayanbulak, Xinjiang Province, China, Asia

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China, Asia

Arabic coffee, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Poster advertising China Tea, marketed by the Compagnie Coloniale. A smiling Chinese man in traditional dress, with a long pigtail, sits on a large tin of tea enjoying a steaming cup

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Causeway Bay view across harbour to Victoria Peak

Li River & Limestone Mountains & River, Yangshou, Guangxi Province, China Li River & Limestone Mountains & River, Yangshou, Guangxi Province, China

Skyline of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China The dramatic skyline of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, China

Late afternoon, Hankow street, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Worlds first commercial Magnetic Levitation Train (Maglev), which runs from Shanghai International airport to Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

MTR sign, Hong Kongs mass transit railway system, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Bronze lion statue outside the HSBC Bank Headquarters, rubbing its paws is said to bring good luck, Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Acupuncture in 17th Cent
Travellers in the East bring back accounts of different medical processes : this Chinese diagram of acupuncture points is published in a German scientific journal

Skyline of Pudong from The Bund on a foggy November morning, Shanghai, China

Chinese ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch in, la-pa and Japanese hiji-riki.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

China, Huairou County, Sunrise over the Mutianyu section of The Great Wall

Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Mongol conqueror. Chinese silk album leaf, Yuan Dynasty
GENGHIS KHAN (1162-1227). Mongol conqueror. Chinese silk album leaf, Yuan Dynasty

German Seaman chatting up a Chinese girl
German Seaman (with his battleship visible in the rear of the shot) chatting up a Chinese girl

Victoria Harbour & Hong Kong Island from The Peak, Hong Kong, China Victoria Harbour & Hong Kong Island from The Peak, Hong Kong, China

View over Hong Kong from Victoria Peak. The illuminated skyline of Central sits below The Peak with the lights of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon across the harbour. CHINA, Hong Kong, Victoria Peak

YU-HOANG, THE JADE EMPEROR [he has many other names] supreme deity of the Chinese pantheon

Restored and colourfully painted old shophouses in Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

View of Hong Kong Island skyline at dawn, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Terracotta warrior figures in the Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, Xi an, Shaanxi Province, China

The Mandarin wallpaper design
Chinese wallpaper design entitled The Mandarin, depicting Chinese houses and many bridges crossing over the river. 1922

City of Chicago Fire Department station in Chinatown, Illinois

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin District, Diamond Hill area. Jumble of multicolored koi carp form a colorful pattern in the Blue Pond of the Nan Lian Garden

Chinese kitchen god Zao Jun (Tsao Chun) with five figures (lesser gods?) in front of him. Date 192-

Acupuncture model. Model of the human body marked with acupuncture points (labelled dots) and meridians (coloured lines). Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese system of medicine

CHINA: POSTER, 1976. Revolutionary Committees are Good. Chinese woodcut poster, 1976

Male bronze lion, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Outer Court, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Anna May Wong / Bystander
ANNA MAY WONG Chinese American actress, pictured on a suitably Orientally designed cover of The Bystander magazine, 1929

Giant panda playing at Chengdu Panda Reserve, Sichuan Province, China, Asia

Buddhist stupa and prayer flags, Deqin, called Shangri-La, near the Tibetan Border, Shangri-La region, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Figurines of Chairman Mao at antiques shop, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

View over Hong Kong from Victoria Peak, the illuminated skyline of Central sits below The Peak, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Chinese Culture: From Puccini's Turandot to Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution Poster" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of China, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modern influences. Just like Puccini's opera "Turandot, " which captivates audiences with its majestic melodies and mythical tales, China is a land that weaves together history and artistry. Step into a room adorned with Chinoiserie wallpaper J050121 or J050124, and feel transported to an era when intricate designs depicting vibrant landscapes and delicate blossoms were all the rage. These wallpapers pay homage to the beauty aesthetics, reflecting their timeless elegance. Intriguing deities such as Zao Jun, known as the Chinese kitchen god, watch over households ensuring good fortune and blessings upon those who honor him. Alongside Buddha, Laotzu, and Confucius - revered figures embodying wisdom and enlightenment - they form a spiritual tapestry that has shaped Chinese beliefs for centuries. Venture outdoors amidst nature's wonders; encounter the mesmerizing sight of a Ring-Necked Pheasant gracefully roaming through lush landscapes. Like Ma Yuan's masterpiece "Walking on a mountain path, " these scenes evoke tranquility while showcasing China's breathtaking scenery. The allure of prosperity beckons with Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth. Revered by many seeking abundance in their lives, this deity embodies aspirations for success and financial well-being. Chinese Communist Propaganda Posters featuring Chairman Mao remind us of an era marked by ideological fervor during China’s recent history. They serve as powerful reminders of how political movements can shape nations' destinies while highlighting societal changes brought about by revolutionary ideals. Marvel at a golden statue portraying a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas – an embodiment of joyousness found within oneself despite life’s challenges.