Tigris Collection

HMS Sedgefly, river gunboat, Mesopotamia, WW1
HMS Sedgefly, a British river Fly-class gunboat, on the River Tigris in Mesopotamia during the First World War. Date: circa 1916-1918

Ancient Mesopotamia
Map of the ancient Tigris and Euphrates region. Printed color 19th-century illustration

Royal Bengal Tiger watching from the grassland, Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-1082 Royal / Indian Bengal Tiger watching from the grassland, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Panthera tigris Alternative spellings

Map of Eden and Mount Ararat, copperplate engraving, published 1774
A Map of the Situation of the Garden of Eden as also of Mount Ararat whereon the Ark rested. Copperplate engraving, published in 1774

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King George 5th tiger shooting in India, old postcard probably 1920s Date:

Tigris River, Iraq - The Tomb of the Prophet Ezra at Al-ʻ Uzair. The present buildings (depicted here), which unusually comprise a joint Muslim and Jewish shrine

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Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British troops on the way to Baghdad, Mesopotamia, WW1
British troops by the Tigris, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), on the way to Baghdad during the First World War. Date: 1916

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Royal Bengal Tiger walking around dry grassland, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

The Euphrates and Tigris (coloured engraving)
5223388 The Euphrates and Tigris (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Euphrates and Tigris)

Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054677 Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 8.8x10.3 x2.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus
3899813 View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus, and of the remains of the exterior walls, from Mosul, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Hms Mantis on Tigris
HMS Mantis on the river Tigris

Tiger, Panthera tigris (endangered), and panther or leopard, Panthera pardus
FLO4597836 Tiger, Panthera tigris (endangered), and panther or leopard, Panthera pardus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Giroux after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Royal Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris tigris
5856460 Royal Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris tigris; (add.info.: Royal Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris tigris Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by Johann Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's)

Undo-European telegraph, 1868
3479165 Undo-European telegraph, 1868; (add.info.: Undo-European telegraph. British sailors pulling ashore the end of the Anglo-Indian telegraph to complete laying it across the mouth of the Tigris)

The Garden of Eden
6266287 The Garden of Eden; (add.info.: Imagined situation of the Garden of Eden, in this case, in Mesopotamia, just east of Babylon)

View on the Tigris, near Djebar; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View on the Tigris, near Djebar; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View on the shores of the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View on the shores of the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Milk women and Arabs crossing the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Milk women and Arabs crossing the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Kelek, or raft of inflated skins, on the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kelek, or raft of inflated skins, on the Tigris; Journeyings in Mesopotamia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Tobias and the angel, 1690. Creator: Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
Tobias and the angel, 1690....a great fish rose up, its huge mouth open wide as if to swallow him. "Use your staff, " called Raphael

Kut-el-Amara avant les evenements actuels : chargement d'un chaland sur la rive du Tigre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Kut-el-Amara avant les evenements actuels : chargement d'un chaland sur la rive du Tigre, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Life & Death
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Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

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Gorgonian or black coral goby, Bryaninops tigris, on black coral, Hawaii

Lion x tiger hybrid
Hybrid between male lion and female tiger, Panthera leo x Panthera tigris. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Map showing the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus, the Middle East, the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, what is now Turkey, and part of Egypt

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A.D. c1915. Map of the Mediterranean and Near East, showing the Kingdom of Mohammed, Additions under the Caliphs

Nineveh on the Tigris, capital of ancient Assyria
Assyrian royal palace at Nineveh on the Tigris River, before its destruction in 612 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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White phase, Bengal Tiger, Tigris White phase, Bengal Tiger, Tigris tigris Date: 26-06-2018

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17 months old Bengal tiger cub scratch marking tree, early morning, dry season Date: 22/04/2005

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17 months old Bengal tiger cub lying on rock in jumping position, early morning, dry season Date: 22/04/2005

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17 months old Bengal tiger cub drinking water at water hole, late afternoon, dry season Date: 22/04/2005

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Bengal tigress licking paw, early morning, dry season Date: 22/04/2005

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India. Bengal Tiger (Pathera tigris), captive Date: 27/08/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger yawning, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger - a portrait, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger on the rock, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger yawning, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger yawning in the jungle pond, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger in the forest pond, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger coming out of jungle pond, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger in the jungle pond, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger walking on the jungle track, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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Royal Bengal Tiger sitting in the rain-filled puddle, Ranthambhor National Park, India. Date: 05/03/2005

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The Tigris River, known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations throughout time. From the ancient Mesopotamia to the modern-day Iraq, this majestic river holds tales that span centuries. In 1774, a copperplate engraving depicted a map showcasing Eden's location and Mount Ararat near the Tigris River. This illustration serves as a reminder of the biblical significance attached to this mighty waterway. During World War I, HMS Sedgefly, a river gunboat patrolled these waters in Mesopotamia. British troops embarked on their journey towards Baghdad along its banks, facing both challenges and triumphs amidst the turbulent times. As we delve deeper into history, an openwork plaque adorned with a striding sphinx from the 9th-8th century B. C. Captures our attention. This intricate piece showcases the artistic prowess of ancient civilizations that once thrived along the Tigris River. Moving forward in time but still connected to nature's wonders is Ranthambhor National Park in India. Here lies grasslands where Royal Bengal Tigers roam freely while keeping watch over their territory - reminiscent of their distant relatives who may have once roamed alongside this great river. Not far from Ranthambhor National Park stands The Tomb of Prophet Ezra on Iraqi soil near the Tigris River. A place steeped in religious reverence and historical importance for those who seek solace or wish to pay homage. Lastly, gazing upon a colored engraving depicting The Euphrates and Tigris rivers reminds us of their vital role in shaping civilization throughout millennia. These rivers have been witnesses to countless stories etched into human history forevermore. The Tigris River remains an enduring symbol of resilience and continuity as it continues to flow through time itself – connecting past with present while offering glimpses into our shared heritage at every turn.