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Chinese art: ritual bronze vase in the shape of an animal. Eastern Czech period (720-221 BC). Private Collection
JLJ4581128 Chinese art: ritual bronze vase in the shape of an animal. Eastern Czech period (720-221 BC). Private Collection by Chinese School

Map of the compasssole from a 16th century atlas, based on the original preserved in the library of the Museo Civico in
LSE4102206 Map of the compasssole from a 16th century atlas, based on the original preserved in the library of the Museo Civico in Venice by Italian School

Troubles in China: Admiral Frochots fleet has come to anchor in the port of Shanghai to keep the French consulate
XEE4185481 Troubles in China: Admiral Frochots fleet has come to anchor in the port of Shanghai to keep the French consulate. Engraving

A tea shop in China: coolies sorting tea leaves, late 19th century
LSE4086218 A tea shop in China: coolies sorting tea leaves, late 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

An Englishman martyred by Chinese: In order to demand a grudge from the English government
XEE4186092 An Englishman martyred by Chinese: In order to demand a grudge from the English government, Chinese criminals cut off a finger from the young woman to make their grudge request more

Civil war between nationalists and communists in China: after the communist unrest in Canton
XEE4134036 Civil war between nationalists and communists in China: after the communist unrest in Canton, the corpses of the victims are piled up on carts. Illustration of Damblans

The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho)
2798376 The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Events in China)

Self Portrait in Traditional Chinese Costume (litho)
1730119 Self Portrait in Traditional Chinese Costume (litho) by Merimee, Prosper (1803-70); (add.info.: Self portrait of Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) french writer, here as a chinese)

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

The Chinese Route (Colour Litho)
2783750 The Chinese Route (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese route)

European Civilization in China, an Episode from the Life of a Garrison in Beijing (Colour Litho)
2798656 European Civilization in China, an Episode from the Life of a Garrison in Beijing (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho)
2798756 The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Frontpage of French newspaper "Le Petit parisien"January 13, 1900 : on the road toward Pao-Ting-Fou
1729115 Frontpage of French newspaper " Le Petit parisien" January 13, 1900 : on the road toward Pao-Ting-Fou : under command of General Bailloud

Cover of the score for the opera Turandot c. 1926 (engraving)
LRI4628121 Cover of the score for the opera Turandot c. 1926 (engraving) by Metlicovitz, Leopoldo (1868-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1867 (engraving)
1729072 Chinese Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1867 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: World fair, Paris, 18967 : chinese pavilion, engraving)

Heng Tsu or Kangxi, Emperor of China at his Writing Desk
1729112 Heng Tsu or Kangxi, Emperor of China at his Writing Desk by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); (add.info.: Heng Tsu or Kangxi (1654-1722) emperor of China in 1661-1722

Bicycles in Shangai, 1900 (ink & colour on paper)
1729114 Bicycles in Shangai, 1900 (ink & colour on paper) by Chinese School (20th century); (add.info.: Chine: les premieres bicyclettes a Shangai en 1900)

Boxer Revolt (1899-1901): Italian troops return to Pekin, 1900 (Boxer rebellion, italian army entering in Beijing)
ELD4864445 Boxer Revolt (1899-1901): Italian troops return to Pekin, 1900 (Boxer rebellion, italian army entering in Beijing)

Rare Imperial dress in Kesi woven with gold, silver and copper threads, Longpao
7261725 Rare Imperial dress in Kesi woven with gold, silver and copper threads, Longpao by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261419 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.2x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese, China; Drawing; Alexander)

A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261551 A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x15.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A View in China; Watercolour; Alexander, William)

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261676 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 15.9x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese)

River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261500 River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14.9x8.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: River Boat in China)

Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261494 Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, China)

Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261484 Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x45.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Chinese costume, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261440 Chinese costume, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x17.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese costume, China; Hat in right hand)

Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261565 Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x10.8 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Seated Chinese man smoking)

A Group of Chinese People on a River Watching the Earl of McCartneys Embassy Pass, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261542 A Group of Chinese People on a River Watching the Earl of McCartneys Embassy Pass, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 13x20.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

A Pipe-Bearer, Attendant on the Mandarin, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261533 A Pipe-Bearer, Attendant on the Mandarin, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 36x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A Pipe-Bearer)

The Gola at Patna, 1793 (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261414 The Gola at Patna, 1793 (Pencil, Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 13.3x19.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Gola at Patna)

Chinese scene (Temple and Shinsan), 1793 (Watercolour)
7261408 Chinese scene (Temple and Shinsan), 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x22.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261507 Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, China)

Portrait of a Chinese Man (Tradesman, Hangchow), 1793 (Watercolour)
7261550 Portrait of a Chinese Man (Tradesman, Hangchow), 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.5x16.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261540 Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 13.7x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese junks near a bridge)

Oriental houseboats, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261404 Oriental houseboats, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 20.3x27.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Oriental houseboats)

Pekin City, Ping Tze Muen, One of the Western Gates of Pekin, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261496 Pekin City, Ping Tze Muen, One of the Western Gates of Pekin, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x45.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Chinese barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a bridge, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261495 Chinese barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a bridge, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x46 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

A Group of Chinese Watching the Earl of McCartneys Embassy to China, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261417 A Group of Chinese Watching the Earl of McCartneys Embassy to China, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 20.5x14.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Cochin China Soldier and Barefoot peasant, 1793 (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261553 Cochin China Soldier and Barefoot peasant, 1793 (Pencil, Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.5x9.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Chinese figures (one an archer), 1793 (Watercolour)
7261518 Chinese figures (one an archer), 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14x16.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese figures (one an archer)

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261560 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14.3x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese, China; Drawing; Alexander)

Man in Chinese costume (holding a box in left hand), 1793 (Watercolour)
7261558 Man in Chinese costume (holding a box in left hand), 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x17.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

View of the City of Ten-Tchoo-foo, 1792-94 (Watercolour)
7261367 View of the City of Ten-Tchoo-foo, 1792-94 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 21x39.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print)
7237126 A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese mantis, Tenodera sinensis, with pagoda and junks. 1807 (aquatint)
7237444 Chinese mantis, Tenodera sinensis, with pagoda and junks. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese mantis, Tenodera sinensis)

Trinite - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (110x55 cm), between 1900-1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch
JEB4857150 Trinite - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (110x55 cm), between 1900-1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch, Issoudun - Mandatory mention by Chinese School (20th century)

Canton in China
7259551 Canton in China; 9.7x15.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Canton in China and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

God on a lion - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (112x57 cm), between 1900 and 1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch
JEB4857211 God on a lion - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (112x57 cm), between 1900 and 1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch

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"China: A Tapestry of History and Struggle" Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of China's past, where art, conflict, and resilience intertwine. Delve into the depths of Chinese history with glimpses into its diverse cultural heritage. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of an ancient Chinese ritual bronze vase in the shape of an animal, a testament to the artistic prowess that thrived during Eastern Czech period (720-221 BC). This private collection piece offers a glimpse into China's artistic legacy. Trace your finger along the lines of a 16th-century atlas map depicting the compasssole, based on an original preserved in Venice's Museo Civico library. Feel the weighty significance as you uncover how this navigational tool shaped exploration and trade routes across vast oceans. Witness Admiral Frochots fleet anchoring in Shanghai port amidst troubled times. The engraving from "Le Petite Journal illustrious" transports us to 1924 when tensions ran high as nations vied for influence over China. Explore how political turmoil impacted foreign consulates. Step inside a bustling tea shop in late 19th century China where coolies meticulously sort tea leaves. Immerse yourself in their world as they laboriously prepare one of China's most beloved beverages - tea - which has been woven into its cultural fabric for centuries. Uncover tales both harrowing and tragic as we encounter stories like that of an Englishwoman martyred by Chinese criminals seeking retribution against her government. Through engravings, witness acts committed out of desperation that reveal deep-seated grievances between nations. Gaze upon haunting illustrations capturing famine-stricken faces during drought-induced famines and typhus outbreaks in early 20th century rural China. These images from "Le petit journal illustrious" serve as poignant reminders of human suffering amidst natural calamities. Bear witness to historical atrocities such as massacres inflicted upon Christians during periods of unrest in China.