Chineses Collection

Guan Yin. 10th c. - 13th c. Bodhisattva of compassion. Chinese art. Song period. Sculpture on wood. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum

La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho)
3100101 La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin)

CHINA. BEIJING. Beijing. Forbidden City. Hall

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

The Girls' Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo)
8624731 The Girls' Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls' Boarding School, Hong Kong)

A general chart on Mercators projection to show the track of the 'Lion'
7339422 A general chart on Mercators projection to show the track of the 'Lion' and 'Hindostan' from England to the Gulph of Pekin in China and their return back to England

A new chart of the Eastern Straits to China, 1800 (engraving)
7339410 A new chart of the Eastern Straits to China, 1800 (engraving) by Heather, William (19th century); 65.5x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Heather; J)

South China Sea, 1757 (engraving)
7339393 South China Sea, 1757 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); 30x40.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Pedro Manuel de Arandia; Laur)

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth
7295344 Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth, c.1770 (porcelain); 9x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Jar decorated with geometric patterns. Chinese art
AIS5390349 Jar decorated with geometric patterns. Chinese art.; Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; (add.info.: Jar decorated with geometric patterns)

CHINA (19th century). Port of U-Chang-Fu. Illustration of 1881 (Engraving)
AIS5393935 CHINA (19th century). Port of U-Chang-Fu. Illustration of 1881 (Engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)
7339172 Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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

Whampoa in China after William John Huggins, 1835 (aquatint, coloured)
7342243 Whampoa in China after William John Huggins, 1835 (aquatint, coloured) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 42.4x62.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour)
7341826 Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour) by O'Reilly, M

The China War 1857, three of HM Ships bombarding and ship's boats inshore, 1857 (watercolour)
7341745 The China War 1857, three of HM Ships bombarding and ship's boats inshore, 1857 (watercolour) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 17.7x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint)
7342215 Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 41.6x60.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon'
7342176 Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon', Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849, 1849 (coloured lithograph) by Cree

A chart of the trading part of the East Indies and China, with the adjacent islands, from Surrat to Japan, 1677 (print)
7340055 A chart of the trading part of the East Indies and China, with the adjacent islands, from Surrat to Japan, 1677 (print) by Seller, John (1632-97); 44.5x56 cm; National Maritime Museum

Thousand Character Classic, 1599 (ink on paper)
8724826 Thousand Character Classic, 1599 (ink on paper) by Zhan Jingfeng (fl.1599); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: By Zhan Jingfeng).

A Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow
5312121 A Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia
5306110 18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pagoda in the province of Quei-Chow, China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414373 Pagoda in the province of Quei-Chow, China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG.

The death of Emerson Hamilton Liscum at the Battle of Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion. 1841 -1900
UIG5419663 The death of Emerson Hamilton Liscum at the Battle of Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion. 1841 -1900. Colonel Emerson Hamilton Liscum, 1841 - 1900. U.S. Army officer

Engraving depicting the Pekin Observatory (Beijing Ancient Observatory) a pretelescopic observatory. Dated 17th Century
UIG5426111 Engraving depicting the Pekin Observatory (Beijing Ancient Observatory) a pretelescopic observatory. Dated 17th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting damaged feet caused by foot binding in China. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426355 Engraving depicting damaged feet caused by foot binding in China. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)
MMM5467113 View of Macau, near the Guangdong River (or Pearl River) (China). Oil on canvas, 1784, by John Webber (1751-1793)

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Decorative botanical print with primrose, cyclamen, sage, dahlia and chrysanthemum
5855538 Decorative botanical print with primrose, cyclamen, sage, dahlia and chrysanthemum; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including blue primrose (Primula sinensis)

Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus
FGL5494372 Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus, Mary della Pace (Maria della Pace), Maria Chiara, Mary of St

The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing
MMM5484975 The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (1819-91) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Spear point (M.C. 8736, 9164) originating from China, Reign of Combatants. Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC
BEN5475739 Spear point (M.C. 8736, 9164) originating from China, Reign of Combatants. Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC.; Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris)

Sword with bird characters from China, Kingdom of the Fighters. , 5-3rd century bc
BEN5475729 Sword with bird characters from China, Kingdom of the Fighters. , 5-3rd century bc; Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC)

Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial'
MMM5474453 Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial', c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood)
MMM5473321 Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial)

Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. (print)
7420092 Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Engraving entitled 'Kanton 1655' which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655
7341597 Engraving entitled 'Kanton 1655' which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655, 1655 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

'A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet
7339495 'A chart of the islands in the China Sea near the Straits of Malacca with the positions of the English fleet and the squadron of Admiral Linois on the 14 & 15th February 1804'

Engraving depicting Kublai Khan (1215-1294) the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire
5309223 Engraving depicting Kublai Khan (1215-1294) the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire, and founder of the Yuan dynasty in China

Chinese Engineering and Mining banknote, 1902
5306740 Chinese Engineering and Mining banknote, 1902; (add.info.: Chinese Engineering and Mining banknote. issued in 1902. 1902); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Facade of the A-Ma Temple, Macau or Macao, China, seen here in the 19th century
6428094 Facade of the A-Ma Temple, Macau or Macao, China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

China aster, Callistephus chinensis
5855162 China aster, Callistephus chinensis; (add.info.: China aster, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk
7291200 A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk, greyed up by a police officer in Hong Kong; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lunch in China, c.1910 (print)
7293345 Lunch in China, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A lunch in China. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

"Usual method of carrying a pig". Two Chinese men carry a pig in a wicker cage suspended from a pole
UIG5418887 "Usual method of carrying a pig". Two Chinese men carry a pig in a wicker cage suspended from a pole

Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo)
UIG5418883 Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A petty criminal sits with his ankles restrained in stocks)

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of China: From Guan Yin to Terracotta Warriors" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese art and history as we delve into a diverse range of fascinating glimpses into "chineses. " Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, stands as an embodiment of mercy and empathy from the 10th to 13th century. Her serene presence evokes a sense of tranquility that transcends time. In La Civilisation Anglaise, an artwork based on Gin, a vibrant color lithograph captures the essence of English civilization through its intricate details and vivid hues. Step foot into Beijing's Forbidden City and be awestruck by its grandeur. The magnificent Hall within this imperial palace complex tells tales of power and opulence that once resided within these ancient walls. Unearthed from Xi'an, the Terracotta Army warriors transport us back to 221-206 BC. These awe-inspiring sculptures stand tall as guardians frozen in time, preserving their legacy for eternity. The staircase at Newby Hall in Yorkshire offers a glimpse into Robert Adam's architectural brilliance. Eileen Harris' black-and-white photograph showcases his mastery in creating harmonious spaces that blend seamlessly with nature. Transporting us further back in time is Landscapes - a hanging scroll from 1892 painted with delicate brushstrokes on paper. It invites us to wander through picturesque scenes filled with mountains, rivers, and serenity. Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath captivates our imagination with its hanging scroll adorned with ink, colors & gold on silk. This masterpiece from the 1700s depicts beauty intertwined with gracefulness - an exquisite portrayal capturing moments frozen forever. Journeying forward brings us to early 20th-century Chinese grocery stores bustling with life; they serve as windows into daily existence during this transformative era. Witness technological progress through an early Chinese railway lithograph from the late 1800s.