Lotus Flower Collection (#6)

Lobed bowl with lotus petals, birds, animals... Early or mid-Tang dynasty
Lobed bowl with lotus petals, birds, animals, and floral scrolls, Early or mid-Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with vase and willow twig, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Drake and lotus flowers, Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368. Creator: Unknown
Drake and lotus flowers, Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368. Formerly attributed to Huang Jucai

Sri Krsna with the flute, ca. 1790-1800. Creator: Unknown
Sri Krsna with the flute, ca. 1790-1800

Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers on a garden terrace; musicians and attendants, 18th century

Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640. Creator: Unknown
Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640

Ornament: lotus and carp (a set with F1916. 731, 732, and 738), Goryeo period
Ornament: lotus and carp (a set with F1916.731, 732, and 738), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ornament: fish, lotus leaf, and lotus seed pod, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Costume ornament: lotus leaf, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Costume ornament: lotus leaf, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ornament: carp and lotus buds and leaf, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ornament: lotus and carp (a set ), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ornament: lotus and carp (a set ), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ornament: lotus and carp (pair with F1916. 755), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century
Ornament: lotus and carp (pair with F1916.755), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ornament: lotus leaf, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ornament: lotus leaf, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

The Blue Egyptian Water Lily, September 11, 1804. Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Blue Egyptian Water Lily, September 11, 1804. From " The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature"

Buddhist triad: Sakyamuni, Manjusri and Samantabhadra, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century

Heron and lotus, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu
Heron and lotus, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century

Bodhisattva crossing the sea, Edo period, 17th century. Creator: Kano Tan'yu
Bodhisattva crossing the sea, Edo period, 17th century

Old Japanese Bronze, Gokei Monju Bosatsu (Majusri) Seated on a Lion, Supported Upon a Lotus Flower
6005895 Old Japanese Bronze, Gokei Monju Bosatsu (Majusri) Seated on a Lion, Supported Upon a Lotus Flower, on the Buds of Which Are Attendants (litho) by English School

Interior of a mirror with engraved figure of Harpocrates
1216352 Interior of a mirror with engraved figure of Harpocrates, lotus flowers and mythical animals, 100 BC - 100 AD (cast bronze with incised decoration) by Egyptian; diameter

The Matsya Avatar, or the First Incarnation of Vishnu in the Form of a Fish to Recover
STC122997 The Matsya Avatar, or the First Incarnation of Vishnu in the Form of a Fish to Recover the Sacred Books Lost During the Deluge, engraved by Barlow (engraving) by English School

Summer Reverie by the Lotus Pond (ink and colour on silk)
CH105931 Summer Reverie by the Lotus Pond (ink and colour on silk) by Qiu Ying (c.1495-1552); 115.5x57.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lotus flower brush rest (ivory)
451593 Lotus flower brush rest (ivory) by Chinese School; length: 11.4 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; Chinese, out of copyright

Lotus jar, Early Dynastic Period (c. 2950-c. 2575) (travertine, argillite & plaster)
1216364 Lotus jar, Early Dynastic Period (c.2950-c.2575) (travertine, argillite & plaster) by Egyptian; 6.3x6.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Bichrome IV barrel-shaped Cypro-Phoenician jug, and Phoenician vase with sacred tree
1216263 Bichrome IV barrel-shaped Cypro-Phoenician jug, and Phoenician vase with sacred tree, stags, crested birds and lotus flowers (ceramic) by Cypriot; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile (colour litho)
3101068 Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile: Nile Crocodile)

Detail of the decoration of a sarcophagus of The Lady of Madja, New Kingdom, c
PWI263531 Detail of the decoration of a sarcophagus of The Lady of Madja, New Kingdom, c.1450 BC (painted wood) (detail of 95067) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris

Shosan practising Asceticism, with spiders web behind, published by Kagiya Shobei
LWR341723 Shosan practising Asceticism, with spiders web behind, published by Kagiya Shobei, 1861 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada

Dragonfly and Lotus (colour woodblock print)
LWR341718 Dragonfly and Lotus (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion from the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province
CH105918 Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion from the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China (painted silk) by Chinese School (7th century)

Detail of the decoration of a sarcophagus of The Lady of Madja, New Kingdom, c
PWI95067 Detail of the decoration of a sarcophagus of The Lady of Madja, New Kingdom, c.1450 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris

Padmasambhava (bronze)
XIR106895 Padmasambhava (bronze) by Tibetan School, (17th century); 59x48x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Brussels, Belgium brought Buddhism to Tibet; ); Tibetan

Bodhisattva Padmapani, Nalanda, Bihar, Pala dynasty (stone)
SCP57335 Bodhisattva Padmapani, Nalanda, Bihar, Pala dynasty (stone) by Indian School, (9th century); 152x46 cm; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Indian, out of copyright

Buddha avatar of Vishnu, c. 1700 (opaque w / c, gold & beetle carapaces on paper)
873978 Buddha avatar of Vishnu, c.1700 (opaque w/c, gold & beetle carapaces on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.4 x30 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Vishnu, engraved by de Marlet (litho)
STC147596 Vishnu, engraved by de Marlet (litho) by Geringer, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Ming vase with three colour decoration (porcelain)
XIR166333 Ming vase with three colour decoration (porcelain) by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: vase me-p ing a decor san ts ai trois couleurs; ); Chinese, out of copyright

Squat bichrome jug in free-field style with image of bird picking a lotus flower
1216464 Squat bichrome jug in free-field style with image of bird picking a lotus flower, Cypro-Archaic Period, c.750-480 BC (ceramic) by Cypriot; height: 19.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Painted Ornaments from Nimroud, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035733 Painted Ornaments from Nimroud, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

East Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
East Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), late 19th century

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The lotus flower, with its delicate petals and vibrant colors, has captivated artists and spiritual seekers for centuries. In a mesmerizing painting of the lotus flower titled "Lakshmi, " created by an unknown artist in 1894, the beauty of this sacred symbol is brought to life. The sword of knowledge and sacred text resting beside it hint at the profound wisdom associated with this enchanting blossom. At Kopan Monastery, nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Nepal, monks find solace in the presence of lotus flowers blooming gracefully in ponds. These ethereal blossoms are believed to represent purity and enlightenment, reminding practitioners to strive for spiritual growth. In Mantova, Italy, a Nelumbo speciosum - commonly known as a lotus flower - blooms proudly in full splendor. Its radiant petals seem to reflect the sun's warmth and bring tranquility to all who gaze upon it. Traveling eastward brings us to New Delhi's Bahai Temple where a magnificent temple adorned with lotus flowers stands tall against the sky. This architectural marvel serves as a testament to unity and peace while celebrating nature's exquisite creation. Hanoi in Vietnam boasts its own share of lotus flowers that thrive along tranquil lakeshores. Their elegant presence adds charm to Indochina's landscape while symbolizing resilience amid challenging conditions. Beijing too embraces these captivating blooms within its bustling cityscape. Amidst skyscrapers and busy streets, lotus flowers remind people of their connection with nature and offer respite from urban chaos. As we explore these diverse locations across Asia where lotuses bloom abundantly, one thing becomes clear: no matter our age or circumstances, we can always find joy in simple pleasures like admiring these beautiful creations. So let go of your worries; embrace your inner child as you immerse yourself in their enchantment. With summer's scorching heat bearing down on us relentlessly, the lotus flower provides a refreshing respite.