Chinese Character Collection

Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982321 Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Virginia Tulip or Lily Tree or Yellow Wood - Japanese Prints by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647219 Virginia Tulip or Lily Tree or Yellow Wood - Japanese Prints by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884 - American tulip tree

Tulip, tricolor flower variety, (blue, pink, white) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647187 Tulip, tricolor flower variety, (blue, pink, white) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Tulip, Tulipa gesneria L

Spring Daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants
FLO4647135 Spring Daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Spring daphne, Daphne pseudo-mezereum A

A black flag: Chinese bandit and pirate at Tonkin in 1873 - colony - colonialism - Illustration of the book by Emile
PCT4286746 A black flag: Chinese bandit and pirate at Tonkin in 1873 - colony - colonialism - Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier"

Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206024 Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Lophantus branch (double page) with flowering - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647222 Lophantus branch (double page) with flowering - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Lophanthus sp

Paper Bush - Japanese Prints by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants
FLO4647128 Paper Bush - Japanese Prints by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Oriental paperbush or mitsumata, Edgeworthia chrysantha Lindl

Ottouring hay or odorant hierochloe or bison grass - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647195 Ottouring hay or odorant hierochloe or bison grass - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Lokta leaves and winter daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647114 Lokta leaves and winter daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Indian paper plant or lokta

Yellow-flowered lysimac varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647236 Yellow-flowered lysimac varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Shikoku loosestrife

Tulip, Tulip, Tulipa gesneria L. forma - Colour printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki
FLO4647226 Tulip, Tulip, Tulipa gesneria L. forma - Colour printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki, from " Honzo Zufu", 1884; (add.info.: Tulip, Tulip, Tulipa gesneria L)

Rosemary or rosemary officinal - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647211 Rosemary or rosemary officinal - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Rosemary

Postcard, N & B, 1919_1: Co linh tap Annam Soldiers Unit in formation - War of 14 -18, Photography, Vietnam - Soldiers
ICA4949119 Postcard, N & B, 1919_1: Co linh tap Annam Soldiers Unit in formation - War of 14 -18, Photography, Vietnam - Soldiers, Indigenous Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B)

The Chinese flag, women's shoes and little feet, a man's shoe, Chinese characters
FLO4634295 The Chinese flag, women's shoes and little feet, a man's shoe, Chinese characters and the porcelain pagoda of the Temple of Gratitude in Nanjing

Melilot with small flowers or melilots from India - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647227 Melilot with small flowers or melilots from India - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Sweet clover

Mint lime corean and agastache fennel (or anise hyssop, anisee hyssop or large hyssop)
FLO4647202 Mint lime corean and agastache fennel (or anise hyssop, anisee hyssop or large hyssop) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu

Tulip, orange-striped yellow flowers - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647199 Tulip, orange-striped yellow flowers - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Tulip, Tulipa gesneria L

Yellow Jasmine - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants
FLO4647166 Yellow Jasmine - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Showy jasmine

Jasmine has large flowers (or Spanish jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647151 Jasmine has large flowers (or Spanish jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Spanish jasmine

Two variete of Arabian jasmine (or sambac jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647149 Two variete of Arabian jasmine (or sambac jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Arabian jasmine

Winter Daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants
FLO4647097 Winter Daphne - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Winter daphne

Two varietes of winter daphne and lokta leaves - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4647094 Two varietes of winter daphne and lokta leaves - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), extracted from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Winter daphne

Chinese calligraphy. 19th century
NWI4954385 Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.; (add.info.: Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Lophantus Branch - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4647248 Lophantus Branch - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1884 - Lophanthus sp

Yellow Jasmine and Large Flowered Jasmine (or Spanish Jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4647142 Yellow Jasmine and Large Flowered Jasmine (or Spanish Jasmine) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Letter U: Urn, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206029 Letter U: Urn, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Linh Annam Khieng binh Annamite soldiers carrying (in fact waving) a sick person 1919 (postcard)
ICA4949127 Linh Annam Khieng binh Annamite soldiers carrying (in fact waving) a sick person 1919 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Photo © Caricadoc

War 14-18:Linh Annam sap hang Annamite soldiers in ranks, c.1918 (Postcard)
ICA4949166 War 14-18:Linh Annam sap hang Annamite soldiers in ranks, c.1918 (Postcard); (add.info.: Postcard, N & B, 1918_10: Linh Annam sap hang Annamite soldiers in ranks - War of 14 -18)

Eupatory varietes: Chinese eupatory, chanvrin leaf eupatory and Sakhaline eupatory - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki
FLO4647237 Eupatory varietes: Chinese eupatory, chanvrin leaf eupatory and Sakhaline eupatory - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Chinese alphabet. Encyclopedie Diderot and d Alembert
LSE4084722 Chinese alphabet. Encyclopedie Diderot and d Alembert. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese alphabet)

Cherry Blossom Trees With Lai See Red Envelopes For Chinese New Year, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Lotus pond, Entrance gate at bridge leading to Giant 72 meter high statue of Syuan Tian Emperor

Taiwan, Taipei, Bao-an Temple

Taiwan, Taipei, Lanterna at Confucius Temple

Taiwan, Taipei, Confucius Temple

The legendary battle of Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune against Saito Musashibo Benkei, on the bridge of Gojo in Kyoto
LRI4632720 The legendary battle of Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune against Saito Musashibo Benkei, on the bridge of Gojo in Kyoto

God on a lion - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (112x57 cm), between 1900 and 1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch
JEB4857211 God on a lion - Chinese scroll, ink and painting (112x57 cm), between 1900 and 1950 - Musee de l hospice Saint Roch

Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954
LSE4316415 Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954. Stone engraved, according to a calligraphy by Kim Saeng (711-791?)

Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954
LSE4316424 Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954. Stone engraved, according to a calligraphy by Kim Saeng (711-791?)

Parade stirrups. 1822 (Japanese print)
LRI4632704 Parade stirrups. 1822 (Japanese print) by Hokkei, Aigaoka (1780-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aoi-gaoka (Aoi gaoka) Hokkei (1780-1850) 1822 Private collection); Luisa Ricciarini

Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen
LSE4316449 Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

View from the bridge over Mount Gyodo, Ashikaga. From the serie The wonderful views of
LRI4632740 View from the bridge over Mount Gyodo, Ashikaga. From the serie The wonderful views of famous bridges of all provinces

Mount Fuji behind a sequoia - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century
XEE4103833 Mount Fuji behind a sequoia - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century by Hiroshige, Utagawa II (1829-1869); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Mount Fuji, behind a sequoia)

View of Mount Fuji - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century
XEE4104182 View of Mount Fuji - Japanese print by Hiroshige Utagawa, 19th century by Hiroshige, Utagawa II (1829-1869); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Mount Fuji)

Episode of the War between China and Japan, 1894-1895 (print)
LRI4669389 Episode of the War between China and Japan, 1894-1895 (print) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Episode of the War between China and Japan)

Portrait of Fu Cheng (Fou Tcheng)
GIA4777350 Portrait of Fu Cheng (Fou Tcheng). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Fu Cheng (Fou Tcheng).); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen
LSE4316422 Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

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"Exploring the Richness of Chinese Characters: From Taipei to Seoul" Embark on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of Chinese characters, also known as the Chinese alphabet. Inspired by Encyclopedie Diderot and d'Alembert, these intricate symbols hold centuries of history and cultural significance. In Taiwan's vibrant city of Kaohsiung lies Lotus Pond, where an enchanting entrance gate leads you to the awe-inspiring Giant 72-meter-high statue. Amidst Cherry Blossom Trees adorned with Lai See red envelopes for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, witness the special traditions that accompany this auspicious occasion. Venturing into Taiwan's capital city, Taipei, discover the majestic Bao-an Temple and its ornate architecture. At Confucius Temple, be captivated by lanterns illuminating ancient wisdom and tranquility. Immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture as you explore these sacred sites. Traveling further east to Japan, delve into history with a legendary battle depicted in an 18th-19th-century Japanese print. Witness Samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune facing off against Saito Musashibo Benkei on Kyoto's iconic Gojo Bridge. Marvel at a mesmerizing scroll painting depicting God on a lion from China between 1900 and 1950 at Musee de l'hospice Saint Roch in Issoudun (France). This masterpiece showcases exquisite ink work and invites contemplation of divine symbolism. Continuing our journey to South Korea's National Museum in Seoul, encounter a remarkable stele honoring National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa from the Silla unifies period (668-935). Engraved stone bearing calligraphy by Kim Saeng transports us back to ancient times when art flourished under royal patronage. Finally, immerse yourself in Korean artistry with Parade Stirrups captured beautifully in a Japanese print from 1822.