Asiae Collection

Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo)
1700702 Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Bridge over a canal in Tientsin (chromolitho)
2782692 Bridge over a canal in Tientsin (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over a canal in Tientsin. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Pailou arch in Peking (chromolitho)
2782693 Pailou arch in Peking (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pailou arch in Peking. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Fishermen opposite a temple on the banks of the Song Hương (Perfume River), near Hue, Annam (Vietnam)
473492 Fishermen opposite a temple on the banks of the Song Hương (Perfume River), near Hue, Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School

Statue of the goddess Uma at a shrine in Vietnam (Annam), 1907 (colour litho)
473491 Statue of the goddess Uma at a shrine in Vietnam (Annam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu goddess and consort of Shiva)

Tree with temples near Pekin, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473476)
473483 Tree with temples near Pekin, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473476) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costumes and flags of the World (colour litho)
6032826 Costumes and flags of the World (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes and flags of the World.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Beijing City Fortifications, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920 (print)
3701788 Beijing City Fortifications, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: The Beijing City fortifications)

Thousands of Hindus bathing in the sacred River Ganges, India, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920 (print)
3701785 Thousands of Hindus bathing in the sacred River Ganges, India, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920 (print) by English School

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing in c.1900, from The Wonders of the World, pub
3701778 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing in c.1900, from The Wonders of the World, pub

Qutub Minar, Qutb complex, Delhi in c.1900, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920
3701776 Qutub Minar, Qutb complex, Delhi in c.1900, from The Wonders of the World, pub. c.1920 by English School, (20th century); (add.info)

Temple of Hatamen, Peking (chromolitho)
2782691 Temple of Hatamen, Peking (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Hatamen, Peking. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473490 A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the time of the manufacture of this card)

The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473488 The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese imperial troops and Boxers at the arsenal of Tientsin (chromolitho)
2782695 Chinese imperial troops and Boxers at the arsenal of Tientsin (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gate of the port of Taku on the Peiho River (chromolitho)
2782694 Gate of the port of Taku on the Peiho River (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gate of the port of Taku on the Peiho River)

A street in Shanghai (chromolitho)
2782690 A street in Shanghai (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A street in Shanghai. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Vietnamese family holding a feast to honour a deceased member of the family on the verandah of their home
473489 Vietnamese family holding a feast to honour a deceased member of the family on the verandah of their home, 1907 (colour litho) by European School

Pagoda Tree, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473483)
473476 Pagoda Tree, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473483) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distribution of tinned food to soldiers in India (chromolitho)
2782828 Distribution of tinned food to soldiers in India (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of tinned food to soldiers in India)

Kublai Khan (1214-94), Emperor of China: bank-note from the Khan's first issue of bank-notes, 1260-87
BAL34693 Kublai Khan (1214-94), Emperor of China: bank-note from the Khan's first issue of bank-notes, 1260-87, from The Book of Ser Marco Polo (ed.Yule)

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625727 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625721 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The famous "Bridge of the Damask Girdle" or Serpent Bridge at Iwakuni (b/w photo)
8625236 The famous "Bridge of the Damask Girdle" or Serpent Bridge at Iwakuni (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Tea-House and Fire-Station observatory at Shimono-Suwa near Lake Suwa on the Nakasendo Road (b/w photo)
8625218 Tea-House and Fire-Station observatory at Shimono-Suwa near Lake Suwa on the Nakasendo Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Bentendori, one of the Chief Streets in Yokohama, decorated with Lanterns
8625217 The Bentendori, one of the Chief Streets in Yokohama, decorated with Lanterns, and showing the Tower of the Townhall (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Japanese banquet at a Tea-House (b/w photo)
8625213 A Japanese banquet at a Tea-House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese banquet at a Tea-House)

Japan: In a cherry orchard (coloured photo)
8625207 Japan: In a cherry orchard (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a cherry orchard)

The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo)
8624731 The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls Boarding School, Hong Kong)

A new map of Asia, 1673 (paper)
7339466 A new map of Asia, 1673 (paper) by Ogilby, John (1600-1676); 45x60 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Ogilby; Francis Lamb); © National Maritime Museum

Chart of the Moluccas, Indonesia, 1640 (coloured engraving)
7339459 Chart of the Moluccas, Indonesia, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 55x65 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A general chart on Mercators projection to show the track of the Lion and Hindostan from England to the Gulph of Pekin
7339422 A general chart on Mercators projection to show the track of the Lion and Hindostan from England to the Gulph of Pekin in China and their return back to England, 1796 (print) by Barrow

Navigation through the Straits of Sunda to Batavia, 1803 (engraving)
7339420 Navigation through the Straits of Sunda to Batavia, 1803 (engraving) by Heather, William (19th century); 64.5x93.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean, 1780 (paper)
7339415 A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean, 1780 (paper) by Gilbert, William (18th century); 61x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A new chart of the Eastern Straits to China, 1800 (engraving)
7339410 A new chart of the Eastern Straits to China, 1800 (engraving) by Heather, William (19th century); 65.5x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Heather; J)

South China Sea, 1757 (engraving)
7339393 South China Sea, 1757 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); 30x40.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Pedro Manuel de Arandia; Laur)

Bay of Bengal, c.1660 (engraving)
7339392 Bay of Bengal, c.1660 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 31x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Anonymous Single sheet. Engr)

Bullock carts, c.1910 (photo)
7293061 Bullock carts, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Agriculture. Bullocks cart in Sri Lanka. Photo, Sri Lanka, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Map showing the Timurid Empire (print)
7420052 Map showing the Timurid Empire (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print)
7420050 Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels)

Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)
7420043 Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644718 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Holland she skips with the Best of Them)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644717 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ting-a-Ling and her American Friend astonish the Squaw)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644713 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: She explores every Nook and Cranny of the Swiss Mountains)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644711 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ting-a-Ling and Mr Stork converse pleasantly in Mid-air)

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"Exploring the Diverse Tapestry of Asiae: A Journey through Art, History, and Culture" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a mesmerizing journey that transcends time and borders. From the meeting of great minds to enchanting landscapes and exquisite artwork, this collection unveils the rich tapestry that is Asiae. In 1930 Berlin, an iconic photograph captures a rare encounter between two intellectual giants - Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore. Their deep conversation symbolizes the fusion of scientific brilliance with poetic wisdom. Transporting us back to late 19th-century France is a portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux, a distinguished historian whose contributions shaped our understanding of history. This glimpse into his life serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. The staircase at Newby Hall in Yorkshire beckons us towards architectural splendor. Taken from Eileen Harris' book on Robert Adam's country houses, this black-and-white photo invites us to explore the grandeur hidden within these majestic structures. Harlaxton Manor reveals its front entrance through an elegant forecourt screen. As one of "100 Favourite Houses, " it stands as a testament to timeless beauty and architectural marvels that have stood strong for centuries. Delve into mysticism with an initiation crown adorned with skulls from the 18th-19th century. This intricate piece showcases both craftsmanship and symbolism, offering glimpses into ancient rituals shrouded in mystery. A whimsical colour woodcut transports us to early 20th-century Japan where we witness nature's wonders unfold under moonlit skies – a rabbit basking beneath a full moon or vibrant kingfishers perched amidst irises or tree stumps. These prints capture fleeting moments frozen in time by talented artists who celebrated nature's beauty.