Java Collection

Homo erectus (Sangiran 17), H. sapiens (?) H. neanderthalens
L to R, cast of Homo erectus, (Sangiran 17), Sangiran, Java, 700, 000 years old; cast of recent Homo sapiens skull from South East Asia; cast of Neanderthal skull from La Ferrassie, France, 50

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Map of the Pacific island groups, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sunrise with a Buddha Statue with the Hand Position of Dharmachakra Mudra in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java
Borobudur, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. This temple is the worlds largest Buddhist temple

Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Arupadhatu Buddha, 8th century Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

Hominid reconstructions in chronological order
From left to right: Australopithecus, Early Homo erectus (Java Man), Late Homo erectus (Peking Man), Homo heidelbergensis (Rhodesian Man), Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon)

Borobudur Buddhist Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Homo erectus, Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17) cast
Lateral view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Globe of 1492, lacking the New World
Diagram of Martin Behaims globe, made just before Columbus discovered America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Woman chewing tobacco, Magelang, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Woman chewing tobacco, Magelang, Java, 1898. Portrait of a woman carrying a parasol and a chicken. Taback kauende Javanin in Kario Smito - Campong Samban bei Magelang

Buddha side shot
Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia

Reconstruction of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) based on skull cap, thigh bone and 2 back teeth discovered in Pliocene fossil beds in Trinil, Central Java, by Dr Eugene Dubois in 1894

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Dragon-Shaped Architectural Ornament, 13th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon-Shaped Architectural Ornament, 13th/14th century

Map of Fiji Sumatra Borneo 1897
Map of Fiji, Borneo, Sumatra, java

Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Borobudur temple pyramid
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia - Java - Bandung - City Centre Cinema. Date: circa 1950s

Wayang puppet theatre and Gamelan Orchestra - Java
Wayang - Javanese puppet theatre (sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang). Performances of shadow puppet theatre are accompanied by a gamelan orchestra in Java (now Indonesia)

Map of Malaysia 1908
A map showing all the islands that make up Malaysia Date: 1908

Java paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum javanicum (Cypripedium javanicum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Road near Oedjoong, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Road near Oedjoong, Surabaya (Soerabaja, Soerabaia), East Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). With the Harmony Society on the left. Date: circa 1900

MALABAR CINNAMON, 1735. The Malabar or Java cinnamon plant. Line engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Prambanan Hindu temple in Java
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Borobudur temple sunrise
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Mount Bromo and Batok at dawn, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia

Homo erectus cranium C013 / 6552
Cast of a Homo erectus cranium. The fossil this cast was taken from is known as Solo Man (Ngandong 1), and was found at Ngandong, close to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Intricate batik wax resist floral pattern on traditional Javanese sarong, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Temple of Sukuh, Solo region, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Borobudur, Java, Indonesia

Welcome Monument and Grand Hyatt Hotel at dusk, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia

Buddha statue, Candi Borobudur buddhist temple, Muntilan, Java, Indonesia

Stupas, Candi Borobudur buddhist temple, Muntilan, Java, Indonesia

Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java,1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured)
7342518 Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java,1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured) by Doetechum, Johannes Baptista van

View of a street with canal, horse-drawn carriages, Europeans and natives in Batavia (Jakarta), on the island of Java
FLO4576743 View of a street with canal, horse-drawn carriages, Europeans and natives in Batavia (Jakarta), on the island of Java, Indonesia, circa 1800, when it was a Dutch colony

Great eggfly butterfly, Hypolimnas bolina nerina (Cramerian butterfly, Papilio cramerianus), native to Java
FLO4681974 Great eggfly butterfly, Hypolimnas bolina nerina (Cramerian butterfly, Papilio cramerianus), native to Java. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Photographic print showing small boats on the village canal in Java
3521294 Photographic print showing small boats on the village canal in Java; (add.info.: Photographic print showing small boats on the village canal in Java, Indonesia)

Constitution and Java, 1846
1574877 Constitution and Java, 1846; (add.info.: Constitution and Java. HMS Java is most famous for her defeat in December 1812 in a three hour single ship action against the USS Constitution which)

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Brooke's rhododendron, Rhododendron javanicum ssp. brookeanum (Rhododendron brookeanum)
FLO4627137 Brooke's rhododendron, Rhododendron javanicum ssp. brookeanum (Rhododendron brookeanum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print)
6202968 CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print); (add.info.: CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands". Flag, cartography and view of the capital Batavia)

Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba
5855135 Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba; (add.info.: Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Natives of Java, Javanese, Indonesia, in ordinary dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's
FLO4695538 Natives of Java, Javanese, Indonesia, in ordinary dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870
3478999 Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870; (add.info.: Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java)

Advertisement for Arndt's Criterion Cafetiere, also known as a French press, Cafetiere a piston, Cafeteria
5309086 Advertisement for Arndt's Criterion Cafetiere, also known as a French press, Cafetiere a piston, Cafeteria, press pot, coffee press, or coffee plunger, a coffee brewing device

Arca Domas, ancient residence of a Javanese prince (engraving)
8676886 Arca Domas, ancient residence of a Javanese prince (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arca Domas, ancient residence of a Javanese prince)

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Java, a land rich in history and diversity, has witnessed the footsteps of our ancient ancestors. From Homo erectus to Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, this island holds secrets of our past. The Sangiran 17 cranium, belonging to Java Man, serves as a reminder of our shared lineage. As the sun rises over Borobudur in Magelang, Central Java, we are greeted by a Buddha statue in Dharmachakra Mudra position. This iconic image symbolizes the path towards enlightenment that many have sought on this sacred soil. Amidst the lush landscapes stands the Acacia nilotica tree with its prickly branches reaching for the sky. Its presence reminds us of nature's resilience and adaptability. The Arupadhatu Buddha at Prambanan Temple is a testament to Java's religious heritage. This magnificent structure showcases intricate carvings that depict tales from ancient scriptures. Through time and space, hominid reconstructions guide us through the evolution of mankind on this island. From primitive beings to modern humans, each step represents progress and growth. Borobudur Buddhist Temple proudly stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southeast Asia. Its grandeur attracts visitors from all corners of the globe who come seeking solace amidst its serene surroundings. The cast of Homo erectus' cranium (Sangiran 17) allows us to study their features up close – an opportunity to connect with our distant relatives who once roamed these lands. Intriguingly enough, when looking at maps from centuries ago such as the Globe of 1492, one can't help but notice how it lacked knowledge about the New World – a stark contrast to today's interconnected global society. Traveling back in time through photographs captured by Christian Wilhelm Allers in 1898 reveals glimpses into daily life on Java. A woman chewing tobacco showcases cultural practices that have evolved over the years.