Asians Collection (page 2)

Shop for fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs, c. 1870, Japan, Historic
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Shoe shop, c. 1870, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an original of the period
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Travelling salesman for baskets and wickerwork, c. 1870, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an
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Elderly Japanese woman, farm labourer, carrying bales of straw on her back, work, c
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Second-hand clothing shop, c. 1870, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an original of the period
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Manufacture of paper lanterns, c. 1870, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an original of the period
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A distinguished woman with a parasol being pulled in a jinrikisha by a man wearing a straw mackintosh, Rischka, c
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Shelter from rain
Hiroaki Suemasa

Ballet in Vietnam
Nguyen Tan Tuan

glassy days
Daisuke Kiyota

About a frequently visited resting place
Theo Hoofwijk

Crossing
7 Flavor C/P

Gion's mood
Marco Tagliarino

the decisive moment
Marco Tagliarino

chanting of scriptures 《天籁梵音》
qiye

Dialectique de l'ange
Hajime YOSHIDA

love
Veli Aydogdu

Net Mending
Javier de la Torre

Fashion models from Pakistan, stay above The George Pub, during their stay in London, April 1962

Mrs Kiran Singh and her son Ranjiv aged 2 years old from Calcutta India, September 1965. Mrs Singh and her son are United Nations Ambassadors on a World Tour after being elected United Nations baby

Street scenes, New Delhi, India, January 1961

Sikh groom makes traditional departure, on a horse, for his wedding, pictured in Conington Road, Lewisham, South London, August 1965

Fashion show featuring Pakistani designs, modelled by young model recently arrived from Pakistan, April 1962

Boy Running Across A Wooden Bridge On A River With Mountains In The Background; Vang Vieng Laos

Interracial Group Holding A Bible

Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) flock, India

KOREA. Seokguram Grotto. Bulguksa Temple. Seated Buddha. 751. White granite statue (3.5 m. In height) located in the center of the rotunda in the temple built during the time of the united kingdom of

IRAN. Naqsh-e Rustam. The Roman emperor Valerianus kneeling before Shapur I after the battle of Edessa (260). Persian art. Sasanian art. Relief

INDIA. Bombay. Elefanta. Elephanta Caves. Trimurti of Shiva in the main cave, 7th-8th c A.D. Detail of the three-headed bust representing the three roles of the god, creator

INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 33. Jain Temple of Jagannath Sabha, 9-10th c. Sculpture of two seated tirthankaras. Hindu art. Architecture

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave 10. Detail of the decoration of the ceiling in the chaitya-griha with scenes from the life and incarnations of Buddha. Mural painting of the cave 2

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Detail of face of Buddha in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of his life. Mural painting, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

Inauguration of the 1899 Philippine Republic in Malolos, Bulacan. Engraving

INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 21. Hindu Temple Rameshwar or Rameshvara, carved in the rock, 7-8th c. Sculptures in the facade. Hindu art. Architecture

India (19th c. ). British India Sikh Soldiers in
India (19th c.). British India Sikh Soldiers in Egypt. Officers and men of the British India: Urbel Singh - 13th Bengal Lancers. November 18, 1882. The Ilustrated London News. Engraving

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Buddha preaching the Abhidharma in the Tavatimsa Celestial World. Detail. Wall painting of the cave 17. 6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

Iran. Persepolis. Apadana
Palace of Darius I. Apadana or Audience Hall. 6th c. BC. IRAN. FARS. Persepolis. Apadana or Audience Hall of Darius I. Persian art. Achaemenid period

Helmet of King Meskalamdug. Sumerian art
Gold helmet of King Meskalamdug. ca. 2400 BC. Sumerian art. Jewelry. IRAQ. Bagdad. Baghdad Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Ur

Darius I on his throne. Persian Art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Relief on rock. IRAN. Tehran

Map of the World. ca. 700 BC - 500 BC. Tablet with world map of the Mesopotamian world, with Babylon in the middle. Babylonian art. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. Sippar

YEMEN. SANA A. Sana. Yemeni adobe architecture

Naval Sea Battle Pirate Junks Junk Imperial Chinese
A sea battle between the Imperial Chinese navy and pirate junks during the 19th century

Historic image in black and white of people on the cobblestone street in Binondo, a Chinatown district in Manila, Philippines. People are outside a church with horses and wagons; Manila, Philippines

Historic image in black and white of men working a manual mill cutting wooden logs on an island in the Philippines; Cebu, Central Visayas region, Philippines

Historic image in black and white of Chinese people on a busy street in a Chinese city circa 1900, contrasting middle class and lower class; China

Historic image in black and white of people walking down the street in Dotombori, Osaka, Japan, the theatre district and traditional street scene with lanterns, flags

Historical image in black and white of Chinese people working along a river with Junk boats and bridge, circa 1900; China

Battle scene from the epic poem The Shahnameh written by Persian poet Abu ?l-Qasim Firdowsi Tusi (c)
Battle scene from the epic poem The Shahnameh written by Persian poet Abu ?l-Qasim Firdowsi Tusi (c. 940-1020), aka Ferdowsi

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"Asians: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Resilience" From the enchanting Tagore to the intricate Tilla Kari Madrasa in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, Asian art has mesmerized audiences for centuries. Just like the captivating Audience of Darius I depicted in Persian art or the timeless Standard of Ur from Babylonian art, these masterpieces showcase Asia's rich cultural heritage. The divine Shiva Nataraja, King of Dance from Hindu tradition, embodies grace and power that transcends time. Similarly, Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion revered between the 10th and 13th centuries, symbolizes empathy across Asian cultures. Even ancient relics like The Standard of Ur with its war panel transport us back to a bygone era when civilizations thrived. However, not all historical events were glorious; Hiroshima's haunting legacy reminds us of humanity's darkest moments during World War II. Yet amidst turmoil and destruction lies beauty too. Lebanon's Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance while Sri Lanka's Maidens among clouds mural from the 5th century evokes a sense of ethereal wonder. Asia is also home to awe-inspiring tombs such as Iran's Pasagarda Tomb honoring Cyrus II the Great—a visionary leader who founded an empire still remembered today. And let us not forget Oman's Bahla Fort in AD Dakhiliyah region—an imposing stronghold that echoes tales from times long past. They have left an indelible mark on history through their artistic expressions and enduring landmarks. Their stories are woven into every brushstroke and etched into each stone carving—testimonies to their resilience and unwavering spirit throughout millennia.