Asian Collection (page 8)

Map of India
A map of India in 1857 (the year of the Indian Mutiny) showing the kingdoms, states and provinces; the principal rivers; the bays and gulfs; and the principal cities, towns and forts

Smoking Geisha
A nonchalant Japanese geisha girl, smoking a cigarette, wearing flip-flop sandals. Date: 1930s

Poster encouraging people to Buy Singapore Products, depicting a prowling tiger. Issued by the Empire Marketing Board. C.1930

British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War

Anal sack of a double spined urchin (Echinothrix calamaris). Photographed in Manokwari, West Papua in Indonesia, Asia

Yeti. This mythical primate is said to live in the impenetrable thickets of the highest Himalayan forests. The earliest British report of a yeti was made in 1832 by the naturalist B. H. Hobson

Soyuz 11 crew before launch, 1971
Soyuz 11 crew before launch. Soviet cosmonauts (left to right) Georgy Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav Volkov at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

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

Desert alluvial fan, satellite image. North is at top. Desert areas can sometimes go for years without rain, and then intense storms will cause flooding that fills old dry river beds

Asian giant hornet head
Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), close-up of the head. This is the worlds largest hornet, found in temperate and tropical Eastern Asia

Bigeye scad. School of bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) fish swimming in mid water. Photographed off Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Toscanellis world map, 1474
Toscanellis world map. This map was drawn by the Italian mathematician and astronomer Paolo Toscanelli (1397-1482) in 1474

INDIA: COUPLE. A Hindu couple. Indian miniature painting

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Confucius. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sumatra, 1800s
Map of Sumatra, 1870s. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Japanese women musicians
Japanese women playing music and drums, wearing traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Japanese poet under a cherry tree
Japanese mother and infant meeting a poet under a cherry tree. Lithograph reproduction of a painting by Genjiro Kataoka, circa 1910

Lexus LS570 (SUV)

Nissan Pathfinder ST-L

Nissan GT-R Japan

Lexus RX350 Japan

Suzuki GSX-R1000R K8

China, Guilin, Li River, River boats line the way along the River with its dramatic mountains

China, Beijing, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Urn in the foreground

Pasa Bahce - Istanbul
View of Pasa Bahce, where the Pasabahce Glass Company is located today. On Asian side of Bosphorus

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SRI LANKA South Asia Mihintale Large white seated statue of Buddha with left hand raised

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THAILAND Southeast Asia Central Plains Sukhothai Statue of seated Buddha at temple with gold leaf and yellow sash

Great Salt Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Desert soil and mud is light brown, barren rocky areas are pink, and salt pans are blue

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Vietnamese woman wearing a classic vietamese hat, selling colourful local produce at a food market in Sapa

Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata)
Japanese cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata)

France / Iraq: Vintage Orient Express poster London to Baghdad in Eight Days featuring the Ctesiphon Arch near Baghdad
The Orient Express was the name of a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL)

Railway, Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: railway track at Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan

1871 Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine

India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja, child prince and his officials 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - India - a maharaja and his officials, Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja and his officials
19th century vintage photograph - India - a maharaja and his officials

c. 1880s Japan - Honmoku temple
c.1880s Japan - Honmoku temple

Rickshaw on coast road, Negishi Yokohama - Mississippi Bay
Rickshaw on the coast road, Negishi Yokohama - Mississippi Bay. Vintage 19th century photograph

Woman being pulled in rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan
Young woman being pulled in a rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda, Indian ruler
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939), Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformist. Seen here during the First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh, Maharaja of Idar, Indian ruler
Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh (1845-1922), Maharaja of Idar (Gujarat), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Maharaja Dhiraja Holkar of Indore, Indian ruler
Maharajah Dhiraja Holkar of Indore (Tukojirao Holkar III) (reigned 1903-1926), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
Princess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi

Scenery of Ejiri in Edo Period, Painting, Woodcut, Japanese Wood Block Print
Asian, City, Color Image, Domestic Life, Harbor, History, House, Japan, , Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 79344700

Scenery of Nissaka in Edo Period, Painting, Woodcut, Japanese Wood Block Print
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Great kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Devil Dancers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Devil Dancers of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with drummers. Date: circa 1890s

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Asian Art, History, and Innovation" From the ancient marvels depicted in Al-Idrisi's world map (1154) to the iconic woodblock print of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " Asia has long been a cradle of artistic brilliance. Its diverse cultures have left an indelible mark on humanity's collective heritage. Delving into history, we encounter the Byzantine Empire through its intricate map, revealing its vast territorial expanse and cultural influence. Meanwhile, Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros captivates with its detailed portrayal of a creature from distant lands that fascinated Europeans during their encounters with Asia. Shifting our gaze towards geological wonders, continental drift after 250 million years reminds us how tectonic forces shaped not only Asia but also our entire planet. The reflection of Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap's serene lake transports us to Cambodia, where architectural mastery harmonizes with nature. In the realm of automobiles, Japan showcases its engineering prowess through vehicles like Subaru Impreza 22b STi and Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. These machines embody precision and speed while carrying the spirit of Japanese innovation across borders. Traversing time again brings us to explore empires: Alexander the Great's vast dominion immortalized in his empire map; or Britain's once-mighty reach displayed on a 19th-century world map showcasing their global influence. Finally, art takes center stage once more as we delve into Hokusai Katsushika’s mesmerizing artwork "The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife. " This captivating piece exemplifies Japan’s unique artistic expression and storytelling tradition. Through these glimpses into Asian artistry, history, and ingenuity – whether it be maps charting conquests or masterpieces capturing imagination – we are reminded that Asia is an ever-evolving tapestry woven by the hands of countless generations.