Junk Collection (#7)

A water carrier, a melon merchant, a rag and a pleasure merchant in the 18th century
JLJ4638388 A water carrier, a melon merchant, a rag and a pleasure merchant in the 18th century - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: A water carrier, a melon merchant)

Sketches on the Yangtsze River, China (engraving)
1626713 Sketches on the Yangtsze River, China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Yangtsze River, China)

Chinese scenes (engraving)
5228174 Chinese scenes (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese scenes. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon)

A large Hong bowl, c. 1785 (ceramic)
3718019 A large Hong bowl, c.1785 (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two large panels depict the Canton waterfront, flags flying above the Swedish)

Cars Graveyard
Martin Froyda

Never do art on an empty stomach
Noodle tornado in Instant Talent paper cup. Inspiration concept with creative food photography and motion.. Dina Belenko

Life in garbage
Dhaka, Bangladesh - November 26, 2016: little child sitting in the garbage at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sohel Parvez Haque

Any old iron. Fred Skidmore with a old bedstead. October 1952

Hundreds of cars gathered together to be crushed at a Bristol scrapyard. 12th May 1963

Some of the hundreds of scrap cars at the Jones Brothers junk yard near London. Circa 1964

Japanese Junk circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

At Sea off Kazusa (Kazusa no kairo), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

The Chinese Junk "Keying"-Captain Kellett-As she appeared in New York harbour
The Chinese Junk " Keying" -Captain Kellett-As she appeared in New York harbour July 13th, 1847-212 days from Canton.-720 tons burthen, 1847

Dealer in bric-a-brac, Montmartre, Paris, France
A dealer in junk and bric-a-brac (referred to as the Prime Minister of Death) in Montmartre, Paris. Date: 1905

THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN
The Theatre at Tien-Lin attracts a large audience for the traditional play being performed on the raised staging. Date: circa 1840

ANTIQUE SHOP (CBOX)
Customers inspect some of the goods in the shop (helped by the owner). Date: 1875

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Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin, Cruise Ship in the Ha Long Bay

The Qianlong Emperors Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Four: The Confluence of the Huai and Yellow Rivers (Qianlong nanxun, juan si: Huang Huai jiaoliu), dated 1770

Chinese junks at the entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chinese junks at the entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, 1898. Chinesische Dschunken vor dem Einfahrt in den Hafen von Hongkong

Wat Chaeng, Bangkok, Siam, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Wat Chaeng, Bangkok, Siam, 1898. View of the Buddhist temple, also known as Wat Chaeng, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) dates back to the 17th century

Picturesque Chinese Junk under Full Sail on the Yellow Sea, Coast of Manchukuo in Distance, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

The Witchies Mountain and the Yangtze River Gorge, China, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Witchies Mountain and the Yangtze River Gorge, China, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

An old woman on a junk in a typhoon shelter, Hong Kong
An old woman tidies up a rope in the stern of a junk sampan boat in a typhoon shelter in Kowloon, Hong Kong Date: 1982

Junk shop, Lisbon
An elderly man smoking a pipe walks past a junk shop in a Lisbon street, Portugal Date: 1989

Junk boat and high-rise in Victoria Bay, Hong Kong, China

Chinese junk, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Chinese junk, c1928. Traditional sailing boat with fully battened sails, used throughout South-East Asia, India and China

Vanity Fair cover, July 1916. Creator: American School (20th Century)
" Vanity Fair" cover, July 1916 (colour lithograph)

The Story of Mary and Martha, illustration from the Bible. Creator: Mattaus II Merian (1621-87)
The Story of Mary and Martha, illustration from the Bible, engraved by J.C. Bodenehr (sepia engraving). from the Gospel according to St. Luke; Luke 10:38-42

Bay of Noboto, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428171 Bay of Noboto, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Nihonbashi bridge in Edo, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428162 Nihonbashi bridge in Edo, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida river at Onmagayashi in Edo, c
3428156 Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida river at Onmagayashi in Edo, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai

Tama river in the Musashi province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428155 Tama river in the Musashi province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

The Kazusa sea route, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428153 The Kazusa sea route, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Tsukada Island in the Musashi province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428150 Tsukada Island in the Musashi province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ushibori in the Hitachi province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428147 Ushibori in the Hitachi province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

The Outer Harbour at Zaandam, 1871
NOR74653 The Outer Harbour at Zaandam, 1871 by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 39x71 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Chinese Junk, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Junk, (1881). The Keying was the first Chinese junk to travel from China to Europe. She sailed from China around the Cape of Good Hope to the United States and Britain between 1846

View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, (1938)
View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, showing on the right the East Indiaman Waterloo, of 1315 tons, built in 1816 and broken up in 1834, (1938). Whampoa was an anglicised version of Huangpu

Old truck at the Wall Street Stamp Mill, Joshua Tree National Park, California USA

DEC PDP-1 computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA, with take-away food and drink. Developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) in 1960, this 18-bit computer cost $120, 000

Two boys playing in old washing machine
Two young lads fooling about with (and inside!) an old washing machine. Perhaps they were harbouring dreams of a career in plumbing at this stage?!

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

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

Archival color postcard of junks in harbor waiting for coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910
Archival color postcard of junks in harbor for safety against coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

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"Discovering the Beauty in Junk: From Cheeseburgers to Chinese Junks" Indulge in a mouthwatering feast of cheeseburger and chips, while your taste buds dance with delight over the colorful explosion of Smarties. But beyond these delectable treats lies a world where junk takes on an entirely different meaning. In the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, China, Asia, immerse yourself in the captivating painting that is its skyline. Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of Hong Kong Island as it proudly stands against the backdrop of endless possibilities. And just off its shores, witness the grace and elegance of a Chinese junk sailing through Victoria Harbour. Venture further into Vietnam's Halong Bay, where nature's masterpiece unfolds before your eyes. The serene waters embrace towering limestone karsts, creating an ethereal landscape that seems straight out of a dream. Here too, you may stumble upon Vietnamese junks gliding gracefully across this enchanting bay. But not all forms are found at sea or within picturesque landscapes; sometimes they hide amidst piles of scrap metal waiting to be discovered by two young men with curious minds and skilled hands. In their search for hidden treasures within discarded objects lie stories untold and potential rebirths awaiting. Travel back in time to Ejiri at Tokaido through a woodblock print from c. 1830 by Hiroshige Utagawa. Standing on Tago Bay's shore transports you to an era when simplicity reigned supreme – reminding us that even amidst chaos and modernity, beauty can still be found in simplicity. And let us not forget those guilty pleasures we often crave - chicken nuggets paired perfectly with golden French fries - culinary delights that have become synonymous with comfort food around the globe. So next time you encounter "junk, " remember there is more than meets the eye. Whether it's savoring delicious snacks or exploring breathtaking landscapes adorned by traditional Chinese junks, the world is filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.