Non Western Script Collection (#2)

Happy Rabbit Lunar New Year Chinese Lanterns
Happy Chinese New Year Lantern with Best Wishes for Year of Rabbit Symbols

Fishing Boats; Morocco

Old Kyoto
Street near Kiyomizudera temple complex, Kyoto

Minaret of Jam
Close up of Minaret of Jam against blue sky

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Parchment manuscript of the Gospel of Saint Luke, biblical uncial script
Egyptian civilization, Coptic period. Coptic parchment manuscript of the Gospel of Saint Luke. Biblical uncial script

Phoenician civilization, neo-punic inscription with dedication of sanctuary to Jupiter Ammon, from Tripoli, Libya
Phoenician civilization, 1st century b.C. Neo-punic inscription with the dedication of the sanctuary to Jupiter Ammon. From Tripoli, Libya

Papyrus of poem of Pentaur written in hieratic, account of the battle of Kadesh conducted by Ramses II
Egyptian civilization. Papyrus of the poem of Pentaur written in hieratic. Account of the battle of Kadesh conducted by Ramses II

Stone of Onnophis, Cleopatra VII making offering to Isis, limestone, detail
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period - Stone of Onnophis - Cleopatra VII making offering to Isis (51-30 b.C.) - Limestone detail

Type case
Illustration of a Type case

Set shelf and font box
Illustration of a Set shelf and font box

Large Set shelf and font box
Illustration of a Large Set shelf and font box

Golden Prayer Wheels
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Typesetting (antique engraving)
19-th century illustration of a typesetting

Typesetting font parts
19-th century illustration of a Typesetting font parts

Sargon II King of Assyria
Antique illustration of Sargon II King of Assyria

Illustration of stone tablet with ancient script on it

Illustration of cuneiform script on clay tablet

Black and white illustration of Hindi alphabet

Illustration of a tablet from Ur, Mesopotamia

Illustration of a bible scene, Daniel 5, writing on the wall at King Belshazzars feast

Chinese dumpling steamer in Xian street at night
Bamboo Dumpling steamer in a street of Xian, Shaanxi, China

Chinese lanterns in Chinatown in Yokohama, Japan

Buddhist Stupa and Prayer Flags Monkey Temple
Buddhist Stupa and Prayer Flags at the Monkey Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu city, Nepal, Asia

Residential Houses, Bridge and Boats In Giethoorn Village
Giethoorn, Netherlands, 04/20/2016: The village still only fully accessible by boat, is one of several places commonly known as the Venice of the North or Venice of the Netherlands

Prayer wheels, Kathmandu, Nepal

Hieroglyphics in the Temple of Isis, Philae, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site

Khmer writing, Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat
Banteay Srei is a 10th century Khmer temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, built of red sandstone and has elaborate decorative wall carvings

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in different location
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, one of the world heritage pick up passengers from Siliguri and the journey terminated at Ghum Station which is the highest Railway Station (7407 ft) in India

Laboratory sign on a building, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

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Explore the captivating world of non-western scripts, where ancient tales and cultural heritage are etched into every stroke. Embark on a journey along the Everest Base Camp Trek, where majestic stupas and Mani stones stand as silent witnesses to centuries-old traditions. Marvel at the 3000 BC cuneiform writing on clay slabs, a front-row view into the birth of written language. In Okinawa's Naha city, Surijo Castle proudly displays its UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status, showcasing Japan's rich history through intricate script. Travel further east to Russia's Karelia region and discover Kizhi Pogost, adorned with holy icon frescoes in the church of Transfiguration on Kizhi Island. Istanbul beckons with its mosaic masterpiece in Haghia Sophia Mosque; behold Virgin Mary cradling Jesus in her arms—a testament to Turkey's diverse cultural tapestry. Venture south to Hsipaw Township in Myanmar and witness Burmese script adorning walls while a senior Buddhist monk imparts wisdom in the background. Delve into Byzantine artistry with a miniature from Oracle of Leo VI Wise depicting Constantinople between two ravens—an enchanting glimpse into an empire long gone. In Ethiopia's Aksum lies Church of St Mary of Zion, adorned with vibrant frescoes that have stood for centuries as testaments to faith. Unearth fragments of history within the Papyrus of the King or Royal Canon—a window into ancient Egyptian civilization and their mastery over hieroglyphics. Traverse China's Sichuan province to Dujiangyan irrigation system; here, people pray amidst Two Kings Temple while characters dance across temple walls. Transport yourself back to Macedonia under King Perseus' reign through his minted tetradrachm—coins that tell stories beyond their monetary value. Finally, immerse yourself in Japanese poetry as vases decorated with Adonis come alive alongside poems by Ichotei Mitsunori and Fudegaki.