Harrap Collection

The Kitchen-God, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Kitchen-God, 1922. The Kitchen God is the most important of Chinese domestic gods who protect the hearth and family, recognised in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, and Taoism

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds

Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see

Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Chang Tao-Ling (34-156) Founder of the Han Dynasty Taoist school of wu-tou-mi tao, Way of the Celestial Masters, which emphasized the connection between sin and suffering

The Taoist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Taoist Triad, 1922. The Taoist Trinity, three highest Gods in the Taoist pantheon, Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun and Daode Tianzun. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Triad, 1922. The Saha Triad is a devotional motif in East Asian Buddhism showing the chief Buddha and bodhisattvas Gautama Buddha, Padmapani and Ksitigarbha

Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I, 1922. Wen Ch ang, a Taoist deity in Chinese Mythology, known as the God of Culture and Literature with his servant Kui Xing, god of examinations and Bai Juyi

Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage

The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, a legendary characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West vy Wu Cheng en with origins dating to Song dynasty

Beyond Mans Footsteps, c1894, (1928). Artist: Briton Riviere
Beyond Mans Footsteps, c1894, (1928). Painting held at the Tate Britain. From The Book of Polar Exploration, by E. L. Elias M.A. [George G. Harrap & Company Ltd, London, 1928]

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Illustration to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow showing a man and woman in a strange clearing, surrounded by animated trees and a couple of goblins looking down on them. Date: circa 1929

Trade signs: Booksellers and Publishers (litho)
6026905 Trade signs: Booksellers and Publishers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Booksellers and Publishers)

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"Harrap: Unveiling Ancient Art and Mythology" Step into the world of Harrap, a captivating collection of ancient art and mythology. The Kitchen-God, with its mysterious origins in 1922, invites us to ponder the secrets hidden within our own hearths. As we venture further, we encounter The Door-God - Military and Civil, guardians standing tall since 1922, protecting homes from unseen dangers. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow beckons us with its haunting tale that has captivated generations. Its creator remains unknown but their legacy lives on through this timeless masterpiece. In contrast, The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea transports us to a realm where mortals become deities; an enigma crafted by an anonymous artist in 1922. Tou Mu emerges as Goddess of the North Star in stunning detail from another era. Created by an unknown mastermind in 1922, she symbolizes guidance amidst darkness and uncertainty. Chang Tao-Ling follows suit as he embodies wisdom and enlightenment through his portrayal dating back to 1922. The Taoist Triad stands united against adversity since 1922 – three figures intertwined in harmony yet shrouded in mystery. Equally captivating is The Buddhist Triad; these ethereal beings created by an elusive artist transport us to realms beyond mortal comprehension. Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I grace our presence as embodiments of knowledge and protection since their creation by an unknown hand in 1922. Nu Kua Shih mesmerizes with her divine beauty captured flawlessly by a nameless artist during that same year. Finally, Beyond Mans Footsteps takes us back even further to c1894 (reimagined in 1928) when Briton Riviere skillfully portrays man's connection with nature’s wild inhabitants—a testament to humanity's eternal fascination with wildlife. Harrap transcends time itself—each piece a testament to the creativity and imagination of its unknown creators.