Mongol Collection (#4)

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Kublai Khan. Fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294, founder of the Yuan dynasty in China as a conquest dynasty in 1271

Typical Dress Of The Mongol Race - Chinese And Cochin Chinese From The Modern Cyclopedia Published By The Gresham Publishing Co London 1903

Levitation / Shaman
A Mongol shaman causes a stool to levitate : the feat was witnessed by a Russian named Tscherepanov Date: 1854

Mongol men and women, physiognomy of a Mongol.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Mongolia, head of Mongol man in hat, front view

Illustration of two women inside Mongol yurt and child walking through entrance

Batou, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo and Rustichello da Pisa
XJF486332 Batou, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo and Rustichello da Pisa, translated by Henry Yule, first published 1871 (engraving) by Chinese School

Mongol Empire. Court of Gengis Khan. Illustration
" Mongol Empire. Court of Gengis Khan. Illustration from the " History of the Mongols". Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library."

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Medallions of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marco Polo transported in Kublai Khans elephant car during visit to China, 1200s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier engraving

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Mongol camp on the move in the Gobi Desert. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

North-central Asian people in traditional attire
Persons from Tsinghai, from Buryat-Mongolia playing music, and from Obdorsk (Salekhard) in Siberia. Antique hand-colored print

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Horse caravan crossing the Gobi Desert, Mongolia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crimean Tartars
Russian Tartars from the Crimea in their native clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Uglii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Guyuk inaugurated Great Khan of Mongol Empire
Guyuk Khan (c1206-1248) is inaugurated as the third Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. Seen here is the tent of his mother Toregene Khatun (or Turakina)

Palace of the Mongol Khans, Karakorum, Mongolia, China
A view of Karakorum, capital of the Mongol Empire, and the palace of the Mongol Khans, with the famous Silver Tree Fountain on the left

A Kalmyk dwelling and its inhabitants, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A group of Mongols, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Emperor Go-Uda of Japan, in whose reign the Mongol Armada was destroyed, 1907
Emperor Go-Uda of Japan (1267-1324), in whose reign the Mongol Armada was destroyed, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

The attempted Mongol invasion of Japan, 1281 (1907). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]

Battle between the Mongols under Timur and the Turks, c1400 (1908). The Mongols under Timur fighting the Ottoman Empire From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A

Kublai Khan (1215-1294) of the Mongol Empire and founder of the Yuan Dynasty, 1912
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294. He was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, a division of the Mongol Empire

Tsar Alexander I presenting Russian troops to Napoleon, 8th July 1807 (1882-1884). Alexander presents Cossacks, Bashkirs and Kalmuks of the Russian Army

The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, (1847). Episode from Chinese history. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang

Kalmyk princess, c1890. Illustration from Caucase and Asie Centrale, Types and Costumes, (a work on the people and costume of the Caucasus and Central Asia), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Asiatic Races, 1800-1900. Artist: G Mutzel
Asiatic Races, 19th century. Yukagir (from the Kolyma), Ostiak woman, Kalmuk (Mongol), Rajput, Kirghiz (Turkish stock), Tungus woman, Yakut woman, Tibetan (of Bhutia), Chinese lady, Chinaman

Ethnology, Races of Man, 1800-1900. Artist: R Anderson
Ethnology, Races of Man, 1800-1900. Engraving to show the Asiatic and European Races: Japanese, Kalmuck Woman, Chinese Mandarin, Esquimaux, Thibetan, Samoied, Hungarian Magyar, Norwegian Lapp

Khan Tokhtamyshs invasion of Moscow in 1382, 1918. Artist: Apollinary Vasnetsov
Khan Tokhtamyshs invasion of Moscow in 1382, 1918. Tokhtamysh (d1406) was a Mongol ruler who led the Golden Hordes military invasion of Russia in 1382

Buryats, 1862. The Buryats are a Mongol people of Siberia and Mongolia. From T de Paulys Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie. From a private collection

Feodor Ivanovitsch - A Kalmuk, 1848. Kalmyks (also spelled Kalmucks, Kalmuks, or Kalmyki) are a West Mongolian people. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard

Mongol Saddle Rug, 15th-16th century. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Li-ta-chih and Maksun, present history books to Uljaytu, c14th-15th century. Literature from the Majma`a al-Tavarikh of Hafiz-i Abru of Uljaytu, the Il-Khanid ruler of Iran (1304-1316)

Mausoleum of Ismail Samani in Samarkand, 9th century
Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (reigned 892-907) in Samarkand, built of baked brick. This was the tomb of members of the Samani dynasty

Fantastic Adventures - The Court of Kublai Khan
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, March 1948, featuring the story The Court of Kublai Khan by David V. Reed. Mongolian king fights a man in a suite while a young pretty woman in traditional mongol wear

Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Engraving. Colored
Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Emperor of Mogol Empire. Engraving. Colored

Mongolian horsemen
The Mongol without his pony is only half a Mongol, but with his pony he is as good as two men. It is a fine sight to see him tearing over the plain, loose bridle, easy seat

Storming Camp Mount Gadan 1769 Etching engraving
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Ms 7926 206 f. 149 Mongols besieging a citadel, c. 1252-60 (vellum)
BAL52375 Ms 7926 206 f.149 Mongols besieging a citadel, c.1252-60 (vellum) by Persian School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Persian, out of copyright

Genghis Khan and his sons by Rashid al-Din (1247-1318)
BAL51336 Genghis Khan and his sons by Rashid al-Din (1247-1318) by Islamic School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; out of copyright

Second Example of a Mongol Paiza, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo
XJF486336 Second Example of a Mongol PaAOza, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, translated by Henry Yule, published 1875 (litho) by English School

The actor Lekain as Genghis Khan, in L Orphelin de La Chine by Voltaire
XIR414553 The actor Lekain as Genghis Khan, in L Orphelin de La Chine by Voltaire (1694-1778) 1765 (engraving) by Castelle, M.F.A

A Mongol Camp on the Move

A Mongol Camel on the March

Mongol Kalkhas
MONGOL KALKHAS

Ms Suppl Persan 1113 f. 180-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming
XIR287235 Ms Suppl Persan 1113 f.180-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming and capturing Baghdad in 1258, from the Jami al-Tawarikh by Rashid al-Din

Tamerlane, or Timur, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c
KW2603383 Tamerlane, or Timur, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamerlane)

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"The Mighty Mongols: Conquerors of Asia" Step into the fascinating world of the Mongol Empire, as we explore their vast dominion through a captivating journey. 🗺️✨ From the expansive steppes of Central Asia to the far reaches of Siberia, the Mongols left an indelible mark on history. Led by their fearless leader Genghis Khan, they forged one of the largest empires ever known. Mounted on their swift and sturdy horses, these skilled Mongol horsemen were unmatched in battle. Their horsemanship was legendary, allowing them to conquer vast territories with astonishing speed and precision. 🐎🏹 Witnessing a display of their prowess would leave you in awe - imagine witnessing thousands soldiers demonstrating their incredible skills on horseback. It's no wonder that even Coleridge immortalized this grandeur in his poem "Kubla Khan. " But it wasn't just about war for the Mongols; they had a rich cultural tapestry too. Picture a beautiful Siberian Tartar woman gracefully adorned alongside a Russian-Mongol couple - showcasing how diverse influences shaped this empire. The nomadic lifestyle was at the heart of Mongolian society, constantly moving camp across boundless landscapes. This constant motion allowed them to adapt swiftly and thrive amidst changing environments. Genghis Khan himself stands as an emblematic figure – an emperor-founder who transformed history forever. His vision united disparate tribes under one rule and brought prosperity to lands once divided. As we delve deeper into this enthralling chapter, let us not forget remarkable places like Persia's Soltaniyeh or Kazakh Khanate governed by Zhangir Khan – testaments to Mongolia's enduring legacy. Join us on this expedition through time and space as we unravel tales from ancient Asia – where warriors rode freely across continents leaving behind an everlasting imprint that still resonates today.