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Saki Collection

"Saki: A Journey through Japanese Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "saki, " where Japanese art, pottery, and history intertwine

Background imageSaki Collection: Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century

Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century

Background imageSaki Collection: Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus endangered 1, greater spot-nosed monkey

Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus endangered 1, greater spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans 2
FLO4574232 Lion-tailed macaque, Macaca silenus endangered 1, greater spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans 2, red-shanked douc, Pythathrix nemaeus endangered 3, white-faced saki

Background imageSaki Collection: Bottles of Saki, Tokyo, Japan

Bottles of Saki, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced saki

White-faced saki
Zina Heg

Background imageSaki Collection: Portraits of a Saki Indian and a Blackfoot Indian (colour engraving)

Portraits of a Saki Indian and a Blackfoot Indian (colour engraving)
820112 Portraits of a Saki Indian and a Blackfoot Indian (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaki Collection: Desk screen depicting a drunken scholar, probably T ao Yuan-ming

Desk screen depicting a drunken scholar, probably T ao Yuan-ming
PFR142669 Desk screen depicting a drunken scholar, probably T ao Yuan-ming, early Ch ing dynasty (carved sung-hua two-tone slate stone) by Chinese School (17th century); height

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced saki or Guianan saki, Pithecia pithecia

White-faced saki or Guianan saki, Pithecia pithecia. Simia pithecia Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Background imageSaki Collection: Black-headed uakari and brown-backed bearded saki

Black-headed uakari and brown-backed bearded saki
Black-headed uakari, Cacajao melanocephalus ouakary (Brachyurus ouakari) and brown-backed bearded saki, Chiropotes israelita (Brachyurus israelita)

Background imageSaki Collection: Black-bearded saki, Chiropotes satanas. Critically

Black-bearded saki, Chiropotes satanas. Critically
Black-bearded saki, Chiropotes satanas (Couxio, Pithecia satanas). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageSaki Collection: Monkeys of Guiana, South America, by Humboldt

Monkeys of Guiana, South America, by Humboldt
Monkeys of the river Orinoco, Guiana, South America, by Humboldt. Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus 1, red-backed saki, Pithecia chiropotes 2, black-headed uakari

Background imageSaki Collection: Le service du saki (engraving)

Le service du saki (engraving)
2790077 Le service du saki (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le service du saki. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

Background imageSaki Collection: (Konkonchiki) Japanese Girl Playing Game, c. 1880 (photo)

(Konkonchiki) Japanese Girl Playing Game, c. 1880 (photo)
3077191 (Konkonchiki) Japanese Girl Playing Game, c.1880 (photo) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageSaki Collection: Sake barrels, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Asia

Sake barrels, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Asia

Background imageSaki Collection: Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine - Saky / Saki

Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine - Saky / Saki - currently subject to a territorial dispute between the Russian Federation and Ukraine (as of April 2018). Date: circa 1904

Background imageSaki Collection: Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus

Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus, and white-faced saki monkey, Pithecia pithecia.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Background imageSaki Collection: The black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)

The black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)
Illustration of the black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)

Background imageSaki Collection: Saki indian illustration 1859

Saki indian illustration 1859
The natural history of the human species; its typical forms, primaeval distribution, filiations, and migrations

Background imageSaki Collection: Rocky mountain indian illustration 1859

Rocky mountain indian illustration 1859
The natural history of the human species; its typical forms, primaeval distribution, filiations, and migrations

Background imageSaki Collection: The Prodigal Son in a Foreign Land, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Prodigal Son in a Foreign Land, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR349824 The Prodigal Son in a Foreign Land, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageSaki Collection: Picture No. 10854118

Picture No. 10854118
Grey's Saki Monkey (Pithecia irrorata irrorata). eating duguetia fruit - Amazonia - Brazil - South America. Date:

Background imageSaki Collection: Picture No. 10854093

Picture No. 10854093
Grey's Saki Monkey (Pithecia irrorata irrorata). Amazonia - Brazil - South America. Date:

Background imageSaki Collection: Picture No. 10909409

Picture No. 10909409
White-faced / Golden-faced / Guianan Saki - portrait (Pithecia pithecia) Date:

Background imageSaki Collection: Picture No. 10909410

Picture No. 10909410
White-faced / Golden-faced / Guianan Saki - portrait (Pithecia pithecia) Date:

Background imageSaki Collection: Yakitora of duck, young chicken, and quail, garnished with chopped vegetables, served with sake

Yakitora of duck, young chicken, and quail, garnished with chopped vegetables, served with sake

Background imageSaki Collection: Japan, Taruzake (cask sake) matured in wooden casks made of cypress

Japan, Taruzake (cask sake) matured in wooden casks made of cypress

Background imageSaki Collection: ZOOLOGY: PRIMATES, 1883. Remarkable Quadrumana at the Museum of Natural History, Central Park

ZOOLOGY: PRIMATES, 1883. Remarkable Quadrumana at the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York City. Line engraving by Dan Beard of different species of primates as well as details of their

Background imageSaki Collection: JAPAN: SAKE, 19th CENTURY. Japanese woman serving sake in a cup

JAPAN: SAKE, 19th CENTURY. Japanese woman serving sake in a cup. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

Background imageSaki Collection: JAPAN: SAKE, 1869. A party eating dinner and drinking sake. Wood engraving from a French newspaper

JAPAN: SAKE, 1869. A party eating dinner and drinking sake. Wood engraving from a French newspaper of 1869

Background imageSaki Collection: Japanese Tea and Saki

Japanese Tea and Saki
Japanese tea ceremony (Sado); a custom strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism, in which the many rituals must be learned by heart Date: circa 1860

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced Saki (Pithecia pithecia) adult male, close-up of head, Apenheul (captive)

White-faced Saki (Pithecia pithecia) adult male, close-up of head, Apenheul (captive)

Background imageSaki Collection: Hector Hugh Munro

Hector Hugh Munro, or Saki, 1870- 1916). Sakis stories satirized the Edwardian social scene. He wrote a number of stort stories including The Open Window

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced Saki - portrait of male, distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname

White-faced Saki - portrait of male, distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname
USH-3827 White-faced Saki - portrait of male distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname Pithecia pithecia Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced Saki - female with baby, distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname

White-faced Saki - female with baby, distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname
USH-3826 White-faced Saki - female with baby distribution - Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Suriname Pithecia pithecia Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSaki Collection: Monk Saki - Pacaya-Samiria Nationalpark - Iquitos - Peru

Monk Saki - Pacaya-Samiria Nationalpark - Iquitos - Peru
MAR-805 Monk Saki Pacaya-Samiria Nationalpark - Iquitos - Peru Pithecia monachus Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSaki Collection: White-faced Saki- portrait of male, Apeldoorn, Holland

White-faced Saki- portrait of male, Apeldoorn, Holland
USH-2779 White-faced Saki- portrait of male Apeldoorn, Holland Pithecia pithecia Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSaki Collection: Meiji-jingu Shrine

Meiji-jingu Shrine, Saki drums, Harajuku, Japan




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"Saki: A Journey through Japanese Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "saki, " where Japanese art, pottery, and history intertwine. Step into a 19th-century Kioto pottery shop, where delicate bowls crafted by skilled artisans await your admiration. As you explore further, encounter the captivating white-faced saki monkeys that grace the pages of ancient engravings. Marvel at their unique features and learn about their habitat in Guiana, South America - a testament to the interconnectedness of cultures across continents. In Tokyo's bustling streets, discover bottles of authentic saki lining shelves with pride. These traditional beverages hold centuries-old secrets passed down from generation to generation, embodying Japan's rich cultural heritage. Delve deeper into artistry as you come across portraits depicting a Saki Indian alongside a Blackfoot Indian - two distinct tribes united by vibrant colors etched onto paper. Witness how art transcends boundaries and captures the essence of diverse communities. A desk screen reveals another facet culture - an intriguing portrayal of a drunken scholar believed to be T ao Yuan-ming. This artwork invites contemplation on human nature and our relationship with alcohol throughout history. Venturing back to wildlife wonders, encounter the black-headed uakari and brown-backed bearded sakis amidst lush rainforests. Their striking appearances remind us of nature's boundless beauty while highlighting conservation efforts for these critically endangered species. Humboldt's exploration takes us even further into Guiana's depths as we envision monkeys swinging through towering trees against breathtaking landscapes. The vivid imagery evokes awe for both nature's grandeur and humankind's insatiable curiosity. Transported back in time to late 19th-century Japan, witness a young girl engrossed in her konkonchiki game – capturing innocence frozen within c1880 photography. Her joyous spirit resonates with timeless traditions still cherished today.