Chinese Collection (page 5)

YANG CHANG-MEI (d. 1862). Chinese wife of American military adventurer, Frederick Townsend Ward (1831-1862)

Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua cau), Hoi An Ancient Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

View of Hong Kong from Jardines Lookout at sunset, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Chinese junk Date: 1930s

China - Shanghai - Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge)
China - Shanghai - The 2nd Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) over the Suzhou Creek, designed by the British firm Howarth Erskine Ltd. of Singapore. Replaced a number of earlier wooden versions

Shanghai, China - Suzhou Creek - Old Bridge Date: circa 1906

The Forbidden City in Beijing looking South taken from the viewing point of Jingshan Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887
NESTORIAN STELE, c780 A.D. Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887

The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

CHINA: FUJIAN MAP, 1662. Engraved map of the province of Fujian, China, also showing the Strait of Taiwan and part of Taiwan (Formosa) from Jan Blaeus Atlas Major published in Amsterdam in 1662

Invention of the compass, Ancient China
Invention of the compass in Ancient China. These early compasses consisted of a magnetised needle floating in a bowl of water

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Genghis Khan leading the Mongols. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Assembly Hall of the Cantonese Chinese Congregation, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tai Chi on The Bund, Shanghai, China

China, Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport. Part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world

China, Hainan Province, Hainan Island, Monkey Island Research park - a gorilla statue

A monk demonstrating meditation at the Zen Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony, Shaolin, Henan Province, China

Car light trails and illuminated buildings leading from the Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

Orange, citron, fig and almond
Fruits including citron, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange, Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London. A man seen leaving a Chinese restaurant. Circa 1946

China, Hong Kong, Happy Valley Racecourse

Skyline of Pudong & the Waibaidu bridge on a foggy November morning, Shanghai, China

China, Hong Kong, City Skyline and Star Ferry

Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour towards Hong Kong Island, with Central skyline beyond, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Yu Yuan Gardens, Shanghai, China

Shenzhen cityscape at dusk with the Civic Center and the Ping An IFC on foreground, China

Chinese Junk in Hong Kong Bay. Date: circa 1910s

Multi-masted Chinese Junk. Date: circa 1920s

Winter in Tientsin (Tianjin), China
Winter in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China : boats on the partially frozen river Hai. Date: C.1911

A street scene in Tientsin (Tianjin), China
A street scene in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China, showing a city gate. Date: C.1911

HONG KONG: PENINSULA HOTEL. Exterior of the Peninsula Hotel, on Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong, China. Photograph, 1929

China, Beijing, Gleaming glass and steel CCTV Headquarters building along Third Ring Road in central business district at dusk

Grand Lisboa and Wynn Hotel and Casino at dusk, Macau, China, Asia

Spectacular ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, Asia

A Chinese celestial sphere of the T ang Dynasty (681-905 A. D. ). Colored engraving
CHINESE CELESTIAL SPHERE. A Chinese celestial sphere of the T ang Dynasty (681-905 A.D.). Colored engraving

The Bund Bull in front of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Customs House, The Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

Mamenchisaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8572
Mamenchisaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of two sauropods of the species Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis, grazing amongst cycads, juniper and ginkgo 150 million years ago in what is today China

Chinese Pharmacy 1864
Traditional Chinese dispensaries have changed little over time. Herbs are weighed out in daily doses, and patients receive bags of herbs to last the treatment. Date: 1864

CHINA: MERCHANTs HOME. The house of a Chinese merchant in the suburbs of Canton. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: WHAMPOA ISLAND, 1843. A view of Whampoa (or Changzhou) Island as seen from Danes Island, at the mouth of the Pearl River near Canton, China

Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation (four men harnessed to a carriage by their long pigtails) and a scene depicting the silk industry. Date 1895

Tzu-Hsi Dowager Empress
TZU-HSI, aka HSIAO-CH IN &c, generally known as the dowager empress : Manchu ruler who resisted reform, European influences etc, supported the Boxer rising. 1835 - 1908

City Wall - Guangzhou, China
Old City Wall - Guangzhou, China Date: circa 1906

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. Photograph, n. d
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. Photograph, n.d

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

Eastern Himalayas, satellite image. North is at top. Snow is white, vegetation is red, barren areas are light blue and water is dark blue

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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.