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The Kitchen-God, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Kitchen-God, 1922. The Kitchen God is the most important of Chinese domestic gods who protect the hearth and family, recognised in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, and Taoism
A Chinese shop, Limehouse, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture
Lao-Tzu, Chinese philosopher and sage. Born in c604 BC Lao Tzu was the Father of Taoism
Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593. Creator: UnknownGuanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies
Writing Books under the Pine Trees, 1279-1368. Creator: Wang Meng (Chinese, c. 1308-1385)Writing Books under the Pine Trees, 1279-1368. Wang Meng is traditionally considered on of the four masters of the Yuan dynasty
Charles George Gordon ( Chinese Gordon )Charles George Gordon (1833-85) English soldier, called Chinese Gordon. His death at Khartoum when city fell to the troops of the Mahdi, 26 January 1885. After painting by G.W. Joy
Project for a Chinese Pavillion, n. d Creator: Michel Barthelemy HazonProject for a Chinese Pavillion, n.d
View of Shanghai, China, c1860. Artist: Jean Henri ZuberView of Shanghai, China, c1860. View of buildings along a waterway or a canal with a semicircular arch of bridge reflected in the water
Six Horses, 13th-14th century. Creator: UnknownSix Horses, 13th-14th century. Figuresin Khitan costumes
Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: UnknownPortrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds
Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin as a Bodhisattva, 12th centuryLate Sung dynasty Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin, a goddess of mercy, as a Bodhisattva (Buddha-to-be) in wood with traces of gilt and painting
Landscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: UnknownLandscape with Gibbons and Cranes, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Qiu Ying
The Monkey King Songoku, from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, probably 1824
Various New Years pictures and door gods, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownVarious New Years pictures and door gods, early 20th century
Seeds and Aleurites Cordata (?): Page from The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting (Jieziyuan huazhuan), 1782, 2nd edition
Design for a Vase, ca. 1770-85. Creator: AnonDesign for a Vase, ca. 1770-85
The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. Creator: Dai Jin (Chinese, 1388-1462)The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. The subject of this painting, Xu You, is an ancient worthy and reclusive figure who, when offered the throne by the legendary emperor Yao
Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. Creator: Yin Hong (Chinese, cBirds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. A great variety of birds, including the peacock and peahen, are portrayed in a natural setting
A view of Pennyfields, Chinatown, London, 20th century. A Chinese community began to become established in Limehouse on the banks of the Thames in East London in the late 18th century
Shanghai port, China, 19th century. Artist: WeberShanghai port, China, 19th century
Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: WH CaponePagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840
The Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan, China, c1840. Artist: J SandsThe Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan, China, c1840
Tiger, c. 1250-1279. Creator: Fachang Muqi (Chinese, 1220-1280)Tiger, c. 1250-1279
River Village: Fishermans Joy, 1279-1322. Creator: Zhao Mengfu (Chinese, 1254-1322)River Village: Fishermans Joy, 1279-1322
Little Minnie, portrait photograph, 1911 Jan. 7. Creator: Arnold GentheLittle Minnie, portrait photograph, 1911 Jan. 7
Illustration for Basedow's 'Elementary Work', 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus ChodowieckiIllustration for Basedow's 'Elementary Work', 1770. Table LIII(d). A popular illustrated textbook for children
Je voudrais pouvoir me faire promener comme ça dans les rues de Brest..., 1859. Creator: Honore DaumierJe 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
Passant la revue des fumeurs d'opium, 1858. Creator: Honore DaumierPassant la revue des fumeurs d'opium, 1858. (Histoire de faire aller le commerce). Making a review of opium smokers. (History of encouraging trade)
Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
Sick and Wounded embarking at Hong-Kong on board the Steamer "Canton", 1858. Creator: UnknownSick and Wounded embarking at Hong-Kong on board the Steamer "Canton", [China], 1858. 'In relation to this drawing our Artist and Correspondent makes the following remarks
Sketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. British forces cause havoc in China. Engraving from '...drawings which we received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist
Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street...after a Visit from "The Barbarians", 1858Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street in Canton after a Visit from "The Barbarians" on their burning and plundering raid, 1858. Destruction caused by British forces
Sketches in Canton - Return of the Avengers, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in Canton - Return of the Avengers, 1858. British forces in China '...have been destroying, looting, and burning, and are loaded with all manner of property
Signing of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-tsin on June 26, 1858, (1858). Creator: UnknownSigning of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-tsin on June 26, 1858, (1858). 'Hwa-Sha-Na; the Earl of Elgin
Portrait of the Chinese Afock, c1876. Creator: Elias MartinPortrait of the Chinese Afock, c1876
The City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and... 1858. Creator: UnknownThe City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. 'White Cloud Mountain; Dutch Folly [fort]'
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. 'The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for
The City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and... 1858. Creator: UnknownThe City of Canton - from the Island of Honan [in China] - from a sketch by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. 'Head-quarters, Magazine-Hill'
In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: UnknownIn the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. 'Our front-page Illustration, from a sketch by Mr
Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: UnknownTien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. The British in China. 'Small vessels only can approach the mouth of the Peiho River
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard GillamCartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Paysan et Paysanne Chinois', c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-SauveurCostumes de Differents Pays, 'Paysan et Paysanne Chinois', c1797
Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Servantes et Bonze Mendiant Chinois', c1797Costumes de Differents Pays, 'Servantes et Bonze Mendiant Chinois', c1797
Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Bonze et Vestale Chinois', c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-SauveurCostumes de Differents Pays, 'Bonze et Vestale Chinois', c1797
Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Cavalier Chinois', c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-SauveurCostumes de Differents Pays, 'Cavalier Chinois', c1797