Images Dated 17th December 2019

'The Door-God - Civil', 1922. Creator: Unknown

'The 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. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, 1915, (1944). Creator: Unknown

Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, First World War, 1915, (1944). Chart produced by the British goverment showing outlines of aircraft for identification: 'Public Warning: The public are advised to familiarise themselves with the appearance of British and German airships and aeroplanes, so that they may not be alarmed by British aircraft, and may take shelter if German aircraft appear. Should hostile aircraft be seen, take shelter immediately in the nearest available house, preferably in the basement, and remain there until the aircraft have left the vicinity: do not stand about in crowds and do not touch unexploded bombs. In the event of HOSTILE aircraft being seen in country districts, the nearest Naval, Military or Police Authorities should, if possible, be advised immediately by Telephone of the TIME OF APPEARANCE, the DIRECTION OF FLIGHT, and whether the aircraft is an Airship or an Aeroplane'. From "Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye. [Collins, London, 1944]

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Acala with Consort Vishvavajri, 1525-50. Creator: Unknown

Acala with Consort Vishvavajri, 1525-50. With its dazzling colours, dynamic figures, and imposing scale, this painting, a visualisation of the Chandamaharoshana tantra, the meditational text devoted to Acala, ranks among the most powerful examples of sixteenth-century Nepalese art

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