Spice Route Collection

pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination)
1753554 pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan of Katey in 1338)

Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)
1754103 Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo)

Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination)
1744413 Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination); (add.info.: Religious dance of indian women , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)
1744356 pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pepper harvest in south of India , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)
1744355 the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou)

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
1752497 People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); (add.info.: "People of Andaman cynocephali" Strange human creatures with dog heads)

Isarael, Negev, Avdat, built in the 1st century by the Nabateans. A world Heritage Site as part of the Spice Route, ruins of the Northern Church

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

Sir John Mandeville and the King of England, frontispiece from "
3432257 Sir John Mandeville and the King of England, frontispiece from " Le Livre des Merveilles", Paris, c. 1420 (manuscript) by Master of the Mazarine (fl.c.1410-20)

Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1750863 Ms Fr 2810 f.2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
1741970 Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c. 1410 (miniature)
1752596 The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c.1410 (miniature) by Master of the Mazarine (fl.c.1410-20); (add.info)

Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay
1750976 Ms Fr 2810 f.69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
BAL125110 Ms Fr 2810 f.17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers drugged wine, from the Livres des Merveilles du Monde

Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
CHT176648 Ms 2810 f.29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province
EDI42190 Ms Fr 2810 f.54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
EDI42349 Ms Fr 2810 fol.274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, from Livre des Merveilles de Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
CHT176650 Ms 2810 f.67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 2810 f. 76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean
CHT69821 Ms Fr 2810 f.76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, from Le Livre des Merveilles, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency
CHT38277 Ms Fr 2810 f.45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the
BNP34704 Ms Fr 2810 f.86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

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

Ms Fr 2810 f. 186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king
CHT189378 Ms Fr 2810 f.186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v, The Great Khans feast, from
XIR167309 Ms Fr 2810 f.136v, The Great Khans feast, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (b/w photo) (see also 167306) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
XIR167308 Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (b/w photo) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan
CHT176645 Ms Fr 2810 f.5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone
BAL28645 Ms Fr 2810 f.110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking
REV68252 Ms Fr 2810 f.3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking, with his golden seal to the Polos at Cambaluc in 1292, from Le Livre des Merveilles

Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur
MG30924 Ms Fr 2810 f.226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on 1vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the
EDI38967 Ms Fr 2810 f.13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu
CHT176644 Ms Fr 2810 f.72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (see also 220421) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern
1750430 Ms Fr 2810 f.33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern, illustration from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
1744354 Ms Fr 2810 f.18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1742055 Ms Fr 2810 f.200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
1755298 Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John
BNP159906 Ms Fr 2810 f.97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John XXII, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms 2810 f. 49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking
CHT176649 Ms 2810 f.49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe
CHT176643 Ms Fr 2810 f.31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan
CHT176647 Ms Fr 2810 f.6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan, Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Ms 2810 f. 38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking
CHT176651 Ms 2810 f.38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) (see also 1188423) by Boucicaut Master

Ms Fr 2810 f. 37, The Great Khans palace, from the
CHT176646 Ms Fr 2810 f.37, The Great Khans palace, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Nationale

Vasco De Gama
Antique illustration of Vasco De Gama from Magyar encyclopedia Tolna world history published 1910

Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
XTD69811 Ms Fr 2810 f.59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

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"Exploring the Ancient Spice Route: A Journey through History and Adventure" Embark on a captivating journey along the legendary Spice Route, a historic trade network that connected distant lands and cultures. This ancient route, built in the 1st century by the Nabateans, weaves its way through mesmerizing landscapes, revealing tales of spice caravans and intrepid explorers. Our adventure begins in Israel's Negev region, where remnants of Avdat stand as a testament to this once-thriving trading hub. As we delve into historical manuscripts like Ms Fr 2810 f. 19v, we witness an execution in Afghanistan from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, painted with meticulous detail on vellum. Continuing our expedition through time, we encounter vibrant illustrations such as Paradise Garden from The Travels of Marco Polo. Rustichello da Pisa's tempera on vellum transports us to exotic realms described by Sir John Mandeville himself – his encounters with the King of England immortalized in frontispiece artwork. Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v beckons us further into history as Kublai Khan is greeted by the brothers Polo; their adventures chronicled within Livre des Merveilles du Monde. Islands off Arabia's south coast come alive before our eyes in Ms Fr 2810's vivid depictions. As we delve deeper into this rich tapestry of stories and imagery, Genghis Khan emerges – both feared leader and astute strategist. His last recommendations to his sons are captured poignantly in c. 1410 miniatures like The Mongolian Leader Gengis Khan on His Death Bed. Salt, sugar, and spices were highly valued commodities during these times; Tax Raised by Genghis Khan showcases how they shaped economies across cities like Quinsay (now Hangzhou). Meanwhile Hassan i Sabbah leads initiations at Alamut, revealing the mystical side of this ancient trade route.