East Asian Culture Collection

Typical paper lanterns illuminated at night, Hoi An, Vietnam
Vietnam, Hoi An. Typical lanterns at night

Doorway inside Imperial Palace Citadel Hue Vietnam
Imperial City HueThua Thien Province Vietnam

Antique illustration of man with abacus

Buddha side shot
Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia

Afghanistan, lithograph, published in 1881
Ancient map of Afghanistan. Lithograph, published in 1881

A zig zag bridge and a Pavilion on the West Lake in foggy morning, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

A zig zag bridge agsinst Leifeng Pagoda on the West Lake, Hangzhou
A zig zag bridge on the West Lake in the sunset, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.On the left you see the Leifeng pagoda. On the right you see the Xiying pavillion(Sunset Pavilion)

South East Asia; Thialand; Bangkok; Yaksha at wat phra kaeo The Grand Palace

Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong Junkboat sailing along Hong Kong Skyline on a foggy day

Traditional Asian Wallpaper
Ornaments from The grammar of chinese ornament (1867); by Owen Jones (15 February 1809 a 19 April 1874) a London-born architect and designer. Photographed and edited by J. C. Rosemann

Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of a Ghost
Utagawa Kunisada (1786 a January 12, 1865) also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III

Amaterasu leaving her Retreat
Vintage engraving of Japanese art, the Goddess Amaterasu leaving her Retreat.1889. Amaterasu, Amaterasu-omikami or Ohirume-no-muchi-no-kami is a part of the Japanese myth cycle

Traditional Indian Background
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian. Photographed and edited by J

Traditional Persian Background
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Old Dirty Persian Background
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Traditional Persian Wallpaper
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Floral Wallpaper
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian. Photographed and edited by J

Old Persian Wallpaper
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Traditional Asian Wallpaper
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian. Photographed and edited by J

Old Dirty Indian Background
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian. Photographed and edited by J

Traditional Indian Wallpaper
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Old Chinese Ornament
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Cherry Tree and Actor
Japanese Actor from the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). A woodblock print from the Edo period. Warrior with Samurai sword. Would make an ideal card or form part of a calendar

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by harbour
Utagawa Kunisada (1786 a January 12, 1865) also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, This image of an actor holding a pipe against a backdrop of Mount Fuji

Olympus Digital Camera

Southeast Asia; Thailand; Damnoen; Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Vendor

South East Asia; THailand; Bangkok; Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak, Thailand

Southeast Asia; Thailand; Ayutthaya; Buddha at Wat Phanan Choeng; Luang Pho Tho

Japanese Art - The Forty seven Ronin
Vintage engraving from the story of the Loyal Ronins (or, 47 Ronin). The revenge of the forty-seven Ronin, also known as the Ako vendetta or the Genroku Ako incident

Antique dotprinted watercolor illustration of Japan: Woman with Shamisen guitar

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Japanese scenery: ford

The Son of Empress Jingu
Vintage engraving of Japanese art, The Son of Empress Jingu confined to Take-no-uchi.1889. Empress Consort Jingu, occasionally known as Empress Regent Jingu was a Japanese Empress who ruled from

Japanese general and officers
Japanese Taikuns general and officers old war costumes

Roses japanese woodblock print
A photograph of an original 19th century woodblock print by Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828) from Shiki no hana published in Meiji Era 41 (1907)

View of Tokaido by Hiroshige
Vintage engraving of a View of Tokaido by Hiroshige

Japanese art - Samurai warrior
Vintage engraving of a Samurai warrior

Japanese Landscape by Hiroshige
Vintage engraving of a Japanese Landscape by Hiroshige

Illustration, painted Egyptian mummy coffin

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Dazu rock carvings

China, Hong Kong, Close up Of Colorful Statue in Tin Hua Temple; Refuse Bay

Temples Of Bagan At Sunrise In Bagan, Myanmar, Burma

Native people of the South Sea Islands, published in 1882
South Sea Islanders, Asians, and Australians: Top row, from left: Australia (Aborigines), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Papua, Middle row: Fijians, New Zealander (Maori), Tahitian, Samoan

360 Panorama of Mt Batur, Bali, Indonesia
An impressive 360 aerial view over the Mount Batur - an active volcano - and the Lake Batur on the island of Bali, Indonesia

Empire of Alexander the Great, hand-coloured steel engraving, published 1861
Antique map from Empire of Alexander the Great 356 - 326 BC) after the battle of Ipsos (301 BC). Legend in Latin language. Steel engraving with hand colored borderlines, published in 1861

Persian Empire (c. 400 BC), steel engraving, pubolished in 1861
Antique map from the Persian Empire (around 400 BC) before the conquest of Alexander the Great (334/335 BC). Legend in Latin language. Steel engraving with hand colored borderlines, published in 1861

Map of China and Japan, lithograph, published in 1875
Map of China and Japan. Lithograph, published in 1875

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East Asian culture is a captivating tapestry of traditions, artistry, and spirituality. As the sun sets over Hoi An in Vietnam, typical paper lanterns illuminate the night sky, casting a warm glow on the ancient streets. In an antique illustration, a man with an abacus showcases East Asia's rich history of mathematical brilliance. Japan's Himeji Castle stands tall and majestic, its soaring rooftops constructed meticulously on a foundation of sturdy stones. A side shot of Buddha reveals the serene beauty that permeates East Asian spiritual practices. Stepping through a doorway inside Imperial Palace Citadel Hue in Vietnam transports you to another time; every inch oozes regality and grandeur. The zigzag bridge against Leifeng Pagoda on West Lake in Hangzhou exemplifies the harmonious blend between nature and architecture. Traveling further west to Afghanistan, we encounter a lithograph from 1881 that offers glimpses into this region's cultural diversity. Meanwhile, Lantau Island in Hong Kong boasts the awe-inspiring Big Buddha display - an embodiment of faith and devotion. Traditional Asian wallpaper adorns homes with intricate patterns symbolizing prosperity and harmony. A traditional Japanese woodblock print depicts not only artistic mastery but also folklore filled with ghosts that haunt imaginations. In Thailand's bustling capital city Bangkok lies Wat Phra Kaeo - home to Yaksha statues guarding sacred spaces within The Grand Palace complex. And as Amaterasu leaves her retreat in Japanese mythology, she brings light back into our lives after darkness. East Asian culture is like no other - it captivates us with its enchanting landscapes, timeless traditions, and profound spirituality. From vibrant lantern-lit nights to ancient castles reaching for the heavens; from serene Buddhas to ornate doorways leading us into imperial realms; from ghostly tales etched onto woodblocks to divine beings protecting sacred sites – each element tells stories passed down through generations.