Junk Collection (page 5)

Page from The Bystander reporting on the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Illustration by Howard K. Elcock show the Hong Kong gateway, with a Chinese junk and shops. Date: 1924

View of the Hongs at Canton with the Danish, Austrian, American, Swedish
BON77779 View of the Hongs at Canton with the Danish, Austrian, American, Swedish, British and Dutch factories (oil on copper) by Chinese School (19th century)

European Factories at Canton, plate 23 from Sketches of China
STC105086 European Factories at Canton, plate 23 from Sketches of China, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1842 (tinted litho) by Borget

View of the Bund at Shanghai, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
NP125960 View of the Bund at Shanghai, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); 54.6x115.6 cm; Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Pria Grande, Macao, c. 1850 (colour litho)
STC225385 Pria Grande, Macao, c.1850 (colour litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Record of an Embassy to China in Her Majestys Ships Imogene & Andromache;)

View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850 (oil on canvas)
PEM216846 View of the Foreign Factories, Canton, before 1850 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; English

Spring
RAF52856 Spring by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

Victoria Island, Hong Kong
TAY45176 Victoria Island, Hong Kong by Chinese School (19th century); 43.2x76.2 cm; Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

Milanese metier: a street sweeper. 1830 Locarno engraving
GIA4789775 Milanese metier: a street sweeper. 1830 Locarno engraving. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milanese metier: a street sweeper)

The Abalone Fishing. Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (v. 1797-1861)
GIA4788090 The Abalone Fishing. Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (v.1797-1861) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abalone Fishing)

Salubrite publique, 1882: factory and installation of the piping system Jean Baptiste
XEE4178340 Salubrite publique, 1882: factory and installation of the piping system Jean Baptiste Berlier (1841-1911) to treat garbage at Levallois Perret (Levallois-Perret)

Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration
LSE808542 Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration after a 19th century photography by J

The Hongs of Canton - China Trade, c. 1850
TAY45177 The Hongs of Canton - China Trade, c.1850 by Anonymous; Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

View in Macao, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1788 (etching)
NP125983 View in Macao, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1788 (etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 29.2x41.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mandarin with Pipe Bearer, 1795 (w / c)
MAK87445 Mandarin with Pipe Bearer, 1795 (w/c) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.2x17 cm; The Makins Collection; English, out of copyright

Senior Civil Servant Collecting Taxes, illustration from a description of Embassies to
STC89241 Senior Civil Servant Collecting Taxes, illustration from a description of Embassies to China, 1690 (engraving) by English School

Bridge near Canton, plate 30 from Sketches of China
STC105091 Bridge near Canton, plate 30 from Sketches of China, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1842 (tinted litho) by Borget

View of Canton area, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
PEM216821 View of Canton area, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

The Pagoda, Whampoa Island (bodycolour on paper)
BON208303 The Pagoda, Whampoa Island (bodycolour on paper) by Anglo-Chinese School (19th century); 16.5x59.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Vessels and warships of the Chinese navy. Mail ship or news frigate 1, junk with defensive boards 2, covered waterwheel riverboat 3, junk 4, and hawks beak boat with two prows 5

Chinese junks and freight vessels, with sails and banners. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese junk, Qing Dynasty. Flat-bottomed, three-masted ship with compartmentalized hold. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

The Chinese Junk on its way to Virginia Water, c. 1753 (w / c on paper)
468870 The Chinese Junk on its way to Virginia Water, c.1753 (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Gulf of Pechili, China (chromolitho)
2782504 Gulf of Pechili, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulf of Pechili, China. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Japanese Junks, c. 1880 (photo)
3077199 Japanese Junks, c.1880 (photo) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Macao, c. 1840 (engraving)
3107110 Macao, c.1840 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving after C. Graham for Paynes Universum, 1847.); British, out of copyright

Frieze, Loading tea onto a Chinese junk

Astronomer looking at the sky from an attic room. Date: circa 1860s

Articles in the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace, 1865
Precious objects brought from the Emperor of Chinas Summer Palace, near Pekin, displayed at the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1865

The Cars Graveyard, Malo, by Ernest Procter
The Cars Graveyard, Malo, painting by Ernest Procter, after the First World War. circa 1919

A Japanese junk (b / w photo)
962697 A Japanese junk (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese junk. Illustration for Japan Her Strength and Her Beauty (Collier, 1904)

Chinese Fishing Vessels, Shanghai, c. 1857 (oil on canvas)
CH362829 Chinese Fishing Vessels, Shanghai, c.1857 (oil on canvas) by Chow Qua (fl.1870); 45.7x56.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chinese Question, Scenes in the Yangtse-Kiang District (engraving)
1615498 The Chinese Question, Scenes in the Yangtse-Kiang District (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Jonque chinoise (engraving)
3629467 Jonque chinoise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonque chinoise. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1834)

Chinese junk (engraving)
3622275 Chinese junk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese junk.); © Look and Learn

Woman standing in door of Bric-A-Brac shop (b / w photo)
3656514 Woman standing in door of Bric-A-Brac shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman standing in door of Bric-A-Brac shop)

Attack on the Chinese Junks in 1841 (litho)
PNP268177 Attack on the Chinese Junks in 1841 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Macao, c. 1840 (engraving)
LLM338782 Macao, c.1840 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving after C. Graham for Paynes Universum, 1847.); © Look and Learn

The Anchorage at Whampoa, c. 1855 (oil)
TAY195172 The Anchorage at Whampoa, c.1855 (oil) by You Qua (fl.1840-80s); Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

Foreign Factories at Canton, 1804 (oil on board) (see 185352)
PEM216845 Foreign Factories at Canton, 1804 (oil on board) (see 185352) by Corne, Michele Felice (1752-1845); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; © Peabody Essex Museum ; American

HM Ships Imogene and Andromache passing the Batteries of the Bocca-Tigris, c
STC225380 HM Ships Imogene and Andromache passing the Batteries of the Bocca-Tigris, c.1850 (colour litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cheap-Jack
LLM459929 The Cheap-Jack by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheap-Jack. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

A Canton Junk, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473723 A Canton Junk, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coastal trader of the Kwang-Tung build)

The French Folly and a Salt Merchants House on the Honan-Canton Canal
STC105089 The French Folly and a Salt Merchants House on the Honan-Canton Canal, plates 27 and 28 from Sketches of China, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1842 (tinted litho) by Borget

The port of Canton (China) around the middle of the 19th century
GIA4759267 The port of Canton (China) around the middle of the 19th century. Anonymous Chinese painting. by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Discovering the Beauty in Junk: From Cheeseburgers to Chinese Junks" Indulge in a mouthwatering feast of cheeseburger and chips, while your taste buds dance with delight over the colorful explosion of Smarties. But beyond these delectable treats lies a world where junk takes on an entirely different meaning. In the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, China, Asia, immerse yourself in the captivating painting that is its skyline. Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of Hong Kong Island as it proudly stands against the backdrop of endless possibilities. And just off its shores, witness the grace and elegance of a Chinese junk sailing through Victoria Harbour. Venture further into Vietnam's Halong Bay, where nature's masterpiece unfolds before your eyes. The serene waters embrace towering limestone karsts, creating an ethereal landscape that seems straight out of a dream. Here too, you may stumble upon Vietnamese junks gliding gracefully across this enchanting bay. But not all forms are found at sea or within picturesque landscapes; sometimes they hide amidst piles of scrap metal waiting to be discovered by two young men with curious minds and skilled hands. In their search for hidden treasures within discarded objects lie stories untold and potential rebirths awaiting. Travel back in time to Ejiri at Tokaido through a woodblock print from c. 1830 by Hiroshige Utagawa. Standing on Tago Bay's shore transports you to an era when simplicity reigned supreme – reminding us that even amidst chaos and modernity, beauty can still be found in simplicity. And let us not forget those guilty pleasures we often crave - chicken nuggets paired perfectly with golden French fries - culinary delights that have become synonymous with comfort food around the globe. So next time you encounter "junk, " remember there is more than meets the eye. Whether it's savoring delicious snacks or exploring breathtaking landscapes adorned by traditional Chinese junks, the world is filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.