Palanquin Collection

Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll
3928698 Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll, 1736 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School

Indians wearing the palanquin to bring a fiancee instead of a wedding ceremony with an Indian chief, in Florida (USA)
NWI4895771 Indians wearing the palanquin to bring a fiancee instead of a wedding ceremony with an Indian chief, in Florida (USA), under Spanish rule, around 1600. they are followed by dancers

Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban
FLO4565427 Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair
528249 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 Japanese women in basket palanquin, 1885
1578170 A Japanese women in basket palanquin, 1885; (add.info.: Colour photograph of a Japanese women in basket palanquin. Dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Japanese women in basket palanquin, 1885
1578049 A Japanese women in basket palanquin, 1885; (add.info.: Colour photograph of a Japanese women in basket palanquin. Dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Horse and Mule Palanquin used by the Chinese aristocracy in China in the 19th century
3742704 A Horse and Mule Palanquin used by the Chinese aristocracy in China in the 19th century, from the book From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows pub

A woodblock engraving depicting a mule with palanquin on it's back, 17th century
5310611 A woodblock engraving depicting a mule with palanquin on it's back, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Palanquin or sedan bearers in Korea, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414384 Palanquin or sedan bearers in Korea, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG.

Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant in embroidered silk drapery
FLO4565444 Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant in embroidered silk drapery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji
2909950 A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji; (add.info.: A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji. Print shows a procession of several women, some carrying a palanquin)

An Indian Army officer travelling by a palanquin on wheels
5307647 An Indian Army officer travelling by a palanquin on wheels.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Indian Army officer travelling by a palanquin on wheels)

Sedan chair of the Prime Minister, Grand Colao, Qing Dynasty China, late 18th century
FLO4590298 Sedan chair of the Prime Minister, Grand Colao, Qing Dynasty China, late 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Cortege of a Mughal ruler in India. Mogul and brokers riding in palanquins on elephants
FLO4623640 Cortege of a Mughal ruler in India. Mogul and brokers riding in palanquins on elephants, guarded by cavalry and infantry

Indian war elephant with soldiers and archers in a tower palanquin. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704424 Indian war elephant with soldiers and archers in a tower palanquin. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Indian temple with a water garden. Women bathing in the tank, tourist being carried on a palanquin by four servants
FLO4576652 Indian temple with a water garden. Women bathing in the tank, tourist being carried on a palanquin by four servants, and a shultri poolhouse with colonnade

The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition Building at Lahore, [India], 1864. 'An exhibition of the products, manufactures and arts of the Punjaub is about to be held...The building is of brickwork...with two small

The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell
The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Series: Oriental Scenery; Edition: Quarto Prints

Kumagaya Station from Hatchotsuzumi, between circa 1835 and circa 1838. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Kumagaya Station from Hatchotsuzumi, between circa 1835 and circa 1838. From Sixty-Nine Stations on the Kiso Road (Number 9)

Je voudrais pouvoir me faire promener comme ça dans les rues de Brest... 1859. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je voudrais pouvoir me faire promener comme ca dans les rues de Brest, on m'prendrait pour un mandarin!... 1859. I wish I could get myself paraded around like that in the streets of Brest

Snow at Soto-Sakurada, Kasumigaseki, c1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Snow at Soto-Sakurada, Kasumigaseki, c1884. From Edo

Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800

Religious Procession: Durga, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Durga, c1800

Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800

Religious Procession: Kali, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kali, c1800

Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800

Indra Conveying Jina Rishabhanatha (Adinatha) on Airavata... between c1800 and c1825. Creator: Unknown
Indra Conveying Jina Rishabhanatha (Adinatha) on Airavata, Folio from a Bhaktamara Stotra (Hymn of the Immortal Devotee), between c1800 and c1825

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 13 (The Return to the Captial), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 13 (The Return to the Captial), 1830-1860

The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales and the Governor of Goa... 1875, (1876). Creator: L.B
The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales and the Governor of Goa on their way to the cathedral at old Goa, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1875, (1876)

The Planetary Deity Brihaspati (Jupiter), c1800. Creator: Unknown
The Planetary Deity Brihaspati (Jupiter), c1800

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

Precincts of Zojoji in Shiba, Mid-1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Precincts of Zojoji in Shiba, Mid-1830s. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine, 1845
The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine (image 2 of 3), 1845

Forms of Entertainment, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Forms of Entertainment, 19th century

A Man on a Sedan Chair, c1825. Creator: Unknown
A Man on a Sedan Chair, c1825

Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin, c1775. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin, c1775

Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View of Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's church in London, 1745-1775

Tour company sedan chair overturns near river Platini, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Tour company sedan chair overturns near river Platini, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of the Chapel of Palace Versailles, 1755-1779. Creator: Johann Friedrich Leizelt
View of the Chapel of Palace Versailles, 1755-1779

View of Saint James's Palace in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown
View of Saint James's Palace in London, 1753

View of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799

Design for a Sedan Chair, Viewed from the Back, the Front and the Right SIde, c.1650-c.1700. Creator: Anon
Design for a Sedan Chair, Viewed from the Back, the Front and the Right SIde, c.1650-c.1700

'The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

China. Buildings, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. China. Buildings, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
China. Buildings, 1913. Sedan chairs

'The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Japan- Starting for the Chiuzenjii Lake, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Japan- Starting for the Chiuzenjii Lake, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Procession of Queen Elizabeth to Blackfriars, June 9, 1600, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Procession of Queen Elizabeth to Blackfriars, June 9, 1600, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896. Creator: William H Bradley. Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896
Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896

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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.