Guan Collection

Japanese warrior woman with naginata
Japanese warrior woman with a large Naginata. A naginata is a pole weapon that was traditionally used in Japan by members of the samurai class

Guan Yin. 10th c. - 13th c. Bodhisattva of compassion. Chinese art. Song period. Sculpture on wood. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum

Guan Yu, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Guan Yu, ca. 1700. Guan Yu, warrior and saint in the Daoist pantheon, patron saint of the Manchu rulers of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Guan battlefield, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) feeding on wild figs, Costa Rica

Great White Pelican, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999510 Great White Pelican, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic)
3512995 White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); diameter: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic)
3512994 White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); diameter: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

American white pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, and Spixs guan, Penelope jacquacu

Kalij pheasant, curassow, and guan
Kalij pheasant, Lophura leucomelanos 1, great curassow, Crax rubra, male 2, female 3, endangered helmeted curassow, Pauxi pauxi 4, and band-tailed guan, Penelope argyrotis 5

Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens
6338098 Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); (add.info.: Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens. Guan)

White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic)
3512997 White and Blue Guan, mid 14th century (ceramic) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); diameter: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens
6337041 Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); (add.info.: Crested guan, Penelope purpurascens)

Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens) with young in a tree Carara National Park, Tarcoles, Costa Rica

Zamboanga City, Mindanao, Philippines
Street scene on the corner of Governor Lim Avenue in Zamboanga City, Mindanao, Philippines, with people and traffic. Date: circa 1925

Pipile cujubi, Red-throated Piping-Guan, Brazil

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Blue-throated Piping-guan - perched in tree Roraima - Brazil - South America (Pipile cumanensis) Date:

Crested Guan Penelope purprascens aequatoralis Tikal Guatemala

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Andean Guan - Perched on a branch - At Yanacocha - near Mindo - Ecuador Andean Guan - Perched on a branch - At Yanacocha - near Mindo - Ecuador Date:

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Crested guan Penelope purpurascens Foraging in tree Costa Rica in January Crested guan foraging in tree Date:

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Crested guan Penelope purpurascens Foraging in tree Costa Rica in January Crested guan foraging in tree Date:

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Crested guan Penelope purpurascens Foraging in tree Costa Rica in January Crested guan foraging in tree Date:

China, Jilin City - Pagoda (Temple) of Guanyin Date: circa 1910

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White-creasted Guan Brazil (Penelope pileata) Date:

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Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) Date:

Trinidad Piping-guan (Pipile pipile) adult, perched on branch, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Kuan Yu (162-220) and his squire Chou-tsang. Chinese military hero, canonized in 1594 as Guan Di, god of War (Taoist) and Protector of China (Buddhist)

Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens La Selva Costa Rica

Spixs Guan Penelope jacquacu Peruvian Amazon

Blue-throated Piping Guan Pipile cumanensis Tambopata Peruvian Amazon

Crested Guan - Venzuela
AGR-1092 Crested Guan Venzuela Penelope purpurascens Alan Greensmith contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crested Guan - South America
KFO-559 Crested Guan South America Penelope purpurascens Kenneth W Fink contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Chestnut-bellied Guan (Penelope ochrogaster) adult, standing on ground, Transpantaneira, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) adult, perched on branch high in tree, Costa Rica, february

Dusky-legged Guan (Penelope obscura bridgesii) Yungas Guan, adult, walking on log, San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina, july

Blue-throated Piping Guan. North Western South America
PM-10558 Blue-throated Piping Guan North Western South America. Pipile (Alburria) pipile Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

penelope a gorge bleue a la falaise d'argile pour manger de la terre
WAT-13720 Blue-throated Piping-Guan - at clay lick Tambopata Nature Reserve Peru Pipile cumanensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-fronted Piping Guan Amazonia, Brazil
NG-760 Black-fronted Piping Guan Amazonia, Brazil Pipile jacutinga Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Highland Guan
JG-1920 HIGHLAND GUAN Penelopina nigra Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Waglers Guan
WAGLERs GUAN ortalis wagleri

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"Guan: A Symbol of Strength, Compassion, and Diversity" Guan, a multifaceted term that encompasses various meanings across different cultures and contexts. From the fierce Japanese warrior woman wielding a naginata to Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion in 10th-13th century Buddhism, this word carries deep significance. Delving into history reveals intriguing details about the Guan battlefield album. It sheds light on a lesser-known campaign where British forces overcame Tibetan defenses to capture Lhasa in 1904. This captivating account showcases the resilience and determination exhibited during this remarkable event. Shifting our focus to Zamboanga City in Mindanao, Philippines, we encounter yet another facet - an embodiment of cultural diversity. The city's rich heritage intertwines with its vibrant present as it embraces influences from various traditions. Artistic expressions also find their place within the realm of Guan. An enigmatic piece dating back to around 1700 depicts Guan Yu by an unknown creator—an emblematic representation evoking curiosity and intrigue. Nature too contributes its own interpretations through creatures like the Crested Guan and Great White Pelican—majestic beings whose presence adds splendor to our world. The mid-14th-century ceramic artwork titled "White and Blue Guan" further exemplifies how this concept transcends boundaries. Its intricate design captures both elegance and mystique—a testament to human creativity throughout history. As we explore further into nature's realm, we encounter more avian wonders such as the American white pelican or Kalij pheasant alongside curassow—a reminder that they are not limited solely to one species but encompass diverse birdlife worldwide. "Guan" encapsulates strength, compassion, historical conquests intertwined with cultural diversity; it manifests itself through warriors like Japanese women or deities like Bodhisattva Guan Yin.