Palanquin Collection (page 8)

Gion Matsuri, Kyoto, Japan
The Gion Festival (Gion Matsuri), which takes place annually in Kyoto and is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. The Festival is crowned by a parade (the Yamaboko Junko)

Young boys carrying a Mikoshi - portable Shinto Shrine
Young boys carrying a Mikoshi (Divine Palanquin), a portable Shinto Shrine. Shinto followers believe that it serves as the vehicle to transport a deity in Japan while moving between main shrine

Shinto shrine, Kobe, Japan
Shinto shrine at Kobe, Japan, with two servants and a palanquin

Indian cart, palanquin, musical instrument, books, fans, etc.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Indian lady in her curtained palkee (palanquin).. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

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ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE CEYLON, XVIII. CANTON: 1. The Town Gate; 2
ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON, " XVIII. CANTON: 1. The Town Gate; 2. A Street Dentist; 3. A Palanquin; 4. Tartar Athletes

Procession by a lake (oil on fabric)
XOS746482 Procession by a lake (oil on fabric) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); 76.2x111.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Chinese, out of copyright

Der kuing von Gutzin, print made by George Glockendon, 1511 (woodcut)
XJF472268 Der kuing von Gutzin, print made by George Glockendon, 1511 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of a Bride going home to her Husband, illustration from A New General
XJF441984 Procession of a Bride going home to her Husband, illustration from A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels, compiled by John Green, 1747 (engraving) by Parr

A Corean Palanquin
A COREAN PALANQUIN

The Mayors Court and Writers Building, Calcutta, 1786 (aquatint)
XJF265884 The Mayors Court and Writers Building, Calcutta, 1786 (aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

South East View of the New Government House, Calcutta (engraving)
XJF265879 South East View of the New Government House, Calcutta (engraving) by Moffat, James (1775-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish marriage procession, 1712-13 (engraving)
BAL1091 Turkish marriage procession, 1712-13 (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Brinsley Ford Collection, London

Warren Hastings (1732-1818) in India in 1784 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF108283 Warren Hastings (1732-1818) in India in 1784 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two scenes from the Kalpasutra, Mandu, 1439 (gouache and gold on paper)
XIR181978 Two scenes from the Kalpasutra, Mandu, 1439 (gouache and gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Indian, out of copyright

TAcjin gyAcretsu no ezu ichi, A procession of Chinese. [between 1711 and 1716], 1 print : woodcut, color; 31.5 x 46.5 cm. Print shows a procession of Chinese men on horseback and on foot

Fujibitai hana no gyAcretsu, A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print (5 sheets) : woodcut

1797-1858 18. 4 1848 1854 25. 4 Ando Hiroshige
Okabe, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.4 x 25.4 cm. Print shows travelers, including two carrying a palanquin

17. 9 1797-1858 1848 1854 25. 6 Ando Goyu Hiroshige
Goyu, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 17.9 x 25.6 cm. Print shows travelers, including two carrying a palanquin

1797-1858 1833 1836 25. 2 37. 4 Ando Boats Bridge
Eitaibashi tsukuda oki isaribune, Boats moored near Eitai Bridge. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1833 and 1836], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 25.2 x 37.4 cm

1797-1858 18. 3 1848 1854 25. 7 Ando Hiroshige
Narumi, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.3 x 25.7 cm. Print shows travelers, including a group with a palanquin

Yayoi, The third month. Ishikawa, Toyomasa, active 1770-1790, artist, [between 1764 and 1772, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.9 x 19.5 cm

CHINA: PALANQUIN, 1902. Palanquin bearers in Canton, China, carrying U.S. Consul General Robert McWade and his wife. Stereograph, 1902

CARAVAN, LATE 19th CENTURY. A caravan of soldiers and dignitaries during a pilgrimage to Mecca, after leaving Damascus. They carry a mahmal

AURANGZEB (1618-1707). Mughal emperor of India, 1658-1707. The emperor is borne on a palanquin to battle at the fortified city of Golconda, which was captured in 1687

MODES OF TRAVELLING. Various Modes of Travelling in the World. Wood engraving, American, mid 19th century

Japan - Mikoshi (Divine Palanquin) - portable Shinto Shrine surrounded by a mass oc children. Shinto followers believe that it serves as the vehicle to transport a deity in Japan while moving between

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Babys Dhooli, Dalhousie 1918
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/215 1918 Photograph

The Palanquin Porters. Hand-coloured lithograph from L Inde francaise, Paris, 1828. Porters resting while European passenger interrupts journey by a small temple. Transport India

Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair, carried by porters. Watercolour, c1890

A Corean Palanquin
A COREAN PALANQUIN

India, A Nabob (governor in India under Mogul Empire) being carried on palanquin (covered litter)
India, 18th century. A Nabob (A governor in India under the Mogul Empire) being carried on a palanquin (covered litter). Engraving from Journey by Pierre Sonnerat, 1774. Detail. Narghile pipe (Hookah)

CONQUEST OF PERU, 1532. Title page of Pedro Sancho de Hozs account of the Spanish conquest of Peru, printed in Seville, 1534. The woodcut shows the arrest of Atahualpa by the Spanish in 1532

Arab wedding with camels, Egypt

Arab wedding at Port Said, Egypt
A traditional arab wedding with two camels and transport at Port Said, Egypt. Date: 20th century

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The Great Wall of China. Hand-colored engraving

First US diplomatic mission to Japan, 1856
Townsend Harris, first American diplomat in Japan, escorted into Shimoda, 1856. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Visit of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, 15 June, 1600. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

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British officer Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving news during the Ashanti War in Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Calcutta, India - Indian Palanquin
Calcutta (Kolkata), India - Indian Palanquin

Algeria - Camel Transport
A camel palanquin (covered litter), used to transport wives and children across the arid desert of southern Algeria, each with a central ventilation shaft

Chinese covered litter
A Chinese covered litter - carried by a team of mules with an attendant and an attendant donkey!

Japanese palanquin
A Japanese lady is carried in a palanquin supported by two bearers

Two Palanquins Meet
A European gentleman in a palanquin meets a European lady in a palanquin and they exchange greetings while their bearers - four to each palanquin - stagger on

Indonesian Palanquin
Four bearers carry a gentleman in a palanquin, in the East Indies (Indonesia)

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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.