Palanquin Collection (page 4)

A princess traveling with her attendants descends from a palanquin, c. 1801 / 04
A princess traveling with her attendants descends from a palanquin, c. 1801/04

Frontispiece for Juvenal, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Frontispiece for Juvenal, 1894. An elderly woman is just glimpsed between the curtains of a sedan chair carried by monkeys. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1786. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1786. Chinese-inspired pattern with teahouses, pagodas, exotic birds and nobles being carried in litters

Teapot, Staffordshire, c. 1745. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Teapot, Staffordshire, c. 1745

Morning Mist at Mishima, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of The Tokaido, c. 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1766550 Morning Mist at Mishima, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of The Tokaido, c.1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Takht-E-Ravan and The Key Kaj Excercise, 1818 (coloured engracing)
3744554 Takht-E-Ravan and The Key Kaj Excercise, 1818 (coloured engracing) by Morier, James Justinian (c.1780-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A second journey through Persia, Armenia)

Thomas Holroyd reads in his palanquin, c. 1835 (opaque w / c on paper)
6040529 Thomas Holroyd reads in his palanquin, c.1835 (opaque w/c on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50); 16x24 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Japanese Lady in her Palanquin (engraving)
1052137 A Japanese Lady in her Palanquin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Lady in her Palanquin)

Geisha Girls, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
701553 Geisha Girls, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional Japanese entertainers.); Japanese, out of copyright

Peking (chromolitho)
1093636 Peking (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Procession of a Bride Going Home to Her Husband (engraving)
976083 Procession of a Bride Going Home to Her Husband (engraving) by Parr, Nathaniel (1723-60); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin, according to Wilkinson (engraving)
1092849 An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin, according to Wilkinson (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Princess in her palanquin)

Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874351 Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Faqir-ullah (fl.c.1735); 26.9 x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Muhammad Shah)

D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, from The Manners
STC444647 D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

T chanpal, reclining palanquin with curved and tasselled carrier
STC439578 T chanpal, reclining palanquin with curved and tasselled carrier, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

c. 1880s Japan - train of sedan chairs on a rual road

c. 1880s Japan - sedan chair and Mount fuji

c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair tattooed bearers
c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair with tattooed bearers

c. 1880s Japan - woman in sedan chair, tattooed bearers

Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, published c. 1890 (hand coloured engraving)
1275205 Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, published c.1890 (hand coloured engraving) by Korean School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Korean, out of copyright

Balboa and Pizarro exploring Central and South America
Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle of Gallo 20, and Peruvians afraid of a lunar eclipse 21

Hernan Cortez in Mexico
Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Ms Fr 6465 fol. 442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
XIR208571 Ms Fr 6465 fol.442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica of Saint-Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) (see also 192993) by Fouquet

A View of the Hongs on the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
652132 A View of the Hongs on the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1825 (oil on canvas) by Anglo-Chinese School (19th century); 69.2x99.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Newly married couple being taken for a promenade in a palanquin with musicians
STC439636 Newly married couple being taken for a promenade in a palanquin with musicians accompanying, illustration from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson

Bengali serving as a porter with a palanquin taxi in the background, from The Hindus
STC439599 Bengali serving as a porter with a palanquin taxi in the background, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Palanquin seat, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus
STC439596 Palanquin seat, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching) by Solvyns, Franz Balthazar (1760-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bride and groom (w / c on paper) (detail of 908424)
908426 Bride and groom (w/c on paper) (detail of 908424) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Wedding ceremony (w / c on paper) (detail of 908424)
908425 Wedding ceremony (w/c on paper) (detail of 908424) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madhuram Kodukkal - The brides mother)

Part of the Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan at the time of Tokugawa Ietsuna
UOL79774 Part of the Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan at the time of Tokugawa Ietsunas succession in 1651, possibly by Kano Masunobu (1625-94) 1655-57 (scroll painting) (see also 120822 & 120823)

Scene in Bombay, from Volume I of Scenery, Costumes and Architecture of India
STC86062 Scene in Bombay, from Volume I of Scenery, Costumes and Architecture of India, engraved by R.G. Reeve (fl.1811-37) and coloured by J.B. Hogarth, pub

Indian sedan chair, wagon and carriage
Indian transport: sedan chair or chair palanquin, gary ox cart on the bridge, and a rath or two-ox carriage with curtained palanquin

Cortege of a Mughal ruler in India. Mogul and courtiers riding in palanquins on elephants, guarded by cavalry and infantry

Singapore Palanquin (engraving)
2771518 Singapore Palanquin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singapore Palanquin)

The Siamese Presents, Palanquin and Horse Trappings (engraving)
2785878 The Siamese Presents, Palanquin and Horse Trappings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siamese Presents, Palanquin and Horse Trappings)

The strange and picturesque customs (colour litho)
2777754 The strange and picturesque customs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strange and picturesque customs)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XVIII, Canton (engraving)
1060826 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XVIII, Canton (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Inexperienced Palanquin Rider, Tom Shaw Hiring a Palanquin on the Esplanade
CH441597 An Inexperienced Palanquin Rider, Tom Shaw Hiring a Palanquin on the Esplanade, Calcutta (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by D Oyly

The March of the Seasons, (oil on canvas)
659162 The March of the Seasons, (oil on canvas) by Halle, Charles Edward (1846-1914); 106x79.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The March of the Seasons. Charles Edward Halle (1846-1914)

Ms Fr 2810 f. 204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1744300 Ms Fr 2810 f.204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Street in Hong Kong (albumen print)
ALI200018 A Street in Hong Kong (albumen print) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Palanquin, 1870s (b / w photo)
495576 Palanquin, 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common mode of transport in the British Raj.); English, out of copyright

Japanese Litter, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
498546 Japanese Litter, c.1890 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196954 An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.4x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

No. 46, Shōno: Ancient Remains at Shiratori Mound (Sh?no, Shiratorizuka koseki) (colour woodblock print)
5043556 No. 46, Shōno: Ancient Remains at Shiratori Mound (Sh?no, Shiratorizuka koseki) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Four porters carrying an official in a gama or palanquin, c
5962963 Four porters carrying an official in a gama or palanquin, c.1890 (watercolour on paper) by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Korea)

Krishna bids farewell, folio from a Bhagavata Purana, ca
5930813 Krishna bids farewell, folio from a Bhagavata Purana, ca.1680-1690 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20x39.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

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A palanquin, also known as a sedan chair, is a fascinating mode of transportation that has been used in various cultures throughout history. In India, it was common to see a group bearers carrying the luxurious contraption through the streets. These bearers would rest opposite the Parcel Office after their arduous task. One captivating tale involving a palanquin revolves around Almas and her encounter with the princess. As Almas sees the princess being carried in her ornate palanquin, she is filled with awe and admiration for the regal figure inside. For many individuals, riding in a palanquin was an entirely new experience. The first time someone from Calcutta stepped foot into this traditional Indian transport must have been quite memorable and perhaps even slightly intimidating. In ancient times, during battles or processions, one might witness an Indian war elephant adorned with soldiers and archers on its back while noblemen sat comfortably on their opulent palanquins atop these majestic creatures. The art world also captures the essence of this unique form of transportation. Waldeck's original artwork showcases Mesoamerica's beauty, including Box 9 out of 22 prints featuring scenes depicting people using different types of palanquins. India's rich cultural heritage extends beyond just daily life; it encompasses religious festivities as well. During festivals like Mariatal or Churrack-Pooja near Pondicheri, devotees honor goddess Draupadi by suspending themselves from long poles attached to hooks embedded in their skin – all while being lifted into the air resembling human-palanquins. Not limited to India alone, China also embraced this mode of transport. Handcoloured copperplate engravings depict various types such as long palanquins (miyana), jhalidar palkis, and copala palkis - each showcasing intricate designs fit for royalty. Even English ambassadors' daughters were not immune to the allure of palanquins.