Shan Collection (#3)

River and floodplain with snow-capped mountains, Pikertyk, Tien Shan Mountains, eastern Kyrgyzstan

Tomb of Princess Yongtai. 706. Tang court ladies from a mural of Lady Li Xianhuis tomb. Chinese art. Tang period. Fresco. CHINA. SHANSI. Shaanxi History Museum. Proc: CHINA. SHANSI. Xian

China / Seaou-Koo-Shan
A remarkable island (the name means Little Orphan Hill) in the Yangtse-Kiang river : it is surmounted by a temple although its situation must discourage worshippers

Man working in Paddy fields near Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia

The Dhamma Shan Kyank Pya; The Rock Shown Is A Piece Of Gneiss, And The Story Goes That The Nat Thamie, Or The Daughters Of The Spirits Of The Woods

Myanmar, Inle Lake, Indein. West of Ywama village on Inle Lake lie the crumbling ruins of Indein, ancient Buddhist shrines and stupas, overgrown with vegetation and very atmospheric

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman with traditional conical fish net, gently paddling his flat-bottomed boat home

Myanmar, Burma, Inle Lake. Ancient Buddhist shrines, stupas and pagodas at Shwe Inn Thein Paya, Indein, on the shores of Lake Inle

Myanmar, Inle Lake. A misty dawn at Golden Island Cottages, a resort for tourists owned by the Pa-O people, a collection of comfortable wooden huts on stilts, Inle Lake

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Golden Island Cottages, a resort for tourists owned by the Pa-O people, a collection of comfortable wooden huts on stilts, Inle Lake

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Intha fisherman gently paddling his boat across Inle Lake, Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Inle Lake. The crumbling and unrestored ruins at Sankar, dating back to the 1600s, on the Belu Chaung river, Inle Lake

Myanmar, Burma, Wun nyat. The abbot closes the ornate door to beautiful Wun nyat monastery. Built in the 15th century, it was renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries

A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Chiefs of the Shan State, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Chiefs of the Shan State, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan woman and child, Upper Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Shan woman and child, Upper Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

An old man of the Shan people of Upper Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
An old man of the Shan people of Upper Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Indigenous Tribal people - The Shan, Burma (Myanmar). The Shan are a Tai ethnic group of Southeast Asia. Date: circa 1909

Indigenous Tribal people - Upper Burma (Myanmar) - Possibly the Shan of Northern Burma Date: circa 1909

Myanmar - A Shan Beauty - Studio Photographic Portrait. The Shan live primarily in the Shan State of Myanmar, but also inhabit parts of Mandalay Division, Kachin State, and Kayin State

Nawnghkio, Shan State, Myanmar - Goteik Railway Viaduct
The Goteik viaduct - a railway trestle in Nawnghkio, western Shan State, Myanmar. When completed, it was the largest railway trestle in the world - constructed in 1899

Stele of Seti I from Beth Shean, 1289-1278 BC, basalt. Rocke
Stele of Seti I from Beth Shean, 1289-1278 BC, basalt. Commemorates the military expedition to Canaan to end the revolt.Rockefeller Museum

THE DHAMMA SHAN KYANK PYA; The rock shown is a piece of gneiss, and the story goes that the Nat thamie, or the daughters of the spirits of the woods

BURMA: PADAUNG GIRLS. Two standing Padaung girls from the South Shan States dressed in traditional Burmese clothes, Burma. Photograph, c1897-1890

Bawgyo Pagoda, a temple at Hsipaw (Thibaw), Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

China - Hsiang Shan Bay (Nimrod Sounds)
Zhejiang, China - Native village on Hsiang Shan Bay (Nimrod Sounds) Date: circa 1930s

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Army blow up Sungshushan Fort
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Army blowing up the Sung-shu-shan fort (Pine Tree Hill) - Port Arthur. Date: 1904

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese charge East Kee-kwan-shan fort
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese charge East Kee-kwan-shan Fort. The surround echoes the melee of battle with a discarded Russian gun and cap amid the smoke Date: 1905

Pyin Oo Lwin, Shan Highland, Myanmar
Pyin Oo Lwin (or Pyin U Lwin, formerly Maymyo) a hill town in Mandalay Division, Myanmar in the Shan Highland. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - A Shan Archer
Myanmar (Burma) - A Shan Archer. The Shan are a Tai ethnic group of Southeast Asia. Date: circa 1910s

CHINA. SHANSI. Warriors of Xi an (1st c. )
CHINA. SHANSI. Warriors of Xi an (1st c.)

Figure of Pig of the Chinese Zodiac. 618 - 907. Chinese art. Tang period. Ceramics. CHINA. Beijing. Museum of History of China. Proc: CHINA. Xian

Tomb of Princess Yongtai. 706. CHINA. Xian. Tumb of Li Xian Hui, Princess Yongtai. Detail with servants. Chinese art. Han period. Fresco

CHINA. Xian. City walls

Terracotta Army. 221-206 BC. CHINA. Xian. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Qin Si Huang. Chinese art. Qin period

weavers family - Inle Lake
Weavers family - Inle Lake - Upstairs a wide balcony, one big dark room. Cordiality of the women of the house. We go downstairs to the weaving room under the house

Shan famers - Kalaw - Shan farmers with their produce baskets Date: 1952

Heho Valley - Central Burma - Over strangely treeless moors, climbing up from the Shan Plateau, wide, wide view that seemed like pictures of the African Veldt. Date: 1952

Peasant home near Ayuthaya - Thailand - Peasant home Most of the bamboo and frame cottages are built on a mound of fill above the flooded land

Asia, Myanmar (Burma), Lake Inle. Buddhist stupa ruins at In Dein near Lake Inle

Zhongshan Park, Xiamen, China - Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Temple at the Zhongshan Park at Xiamen (Amoy) on the southeast (Taiwan Strait) coast of the Peoples Republic of China. Date: circa 1910s

Asia, Burma (Myanmar) Sunken fishing boat reflecting the sunset on Inle Lake

China / See Lang Shan
We have not been able to identify this place with a modern location, but it is probably in the vicinity of Beijing

Conrad / Typhoon / Storm
TYPHOON Short story by Joseph Conrad The steamer Nan-Shan in the storm

China Putuo Shan
(formerly Puto Shan) - small island in the Zhoushan Archipelago, a centre of Buddhism noted for its temples

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"Exploring the Enchanting Shan State: A Journey Through Time and Tradition" Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty State, Myanmar (Burma), where ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes await. Begin your adventure at Inle Lake, a mesmerizing destination known for its traditional stilt village. As you wander through this picturesque setting, you'll be transported back in time to a world preserved by generations of locals. Delve into history as you discover the works of Jafuda Cresques and Abraham Cresques, renowned cartographers whose maps have stood the test of time. Marvel at their intricate craftsmanship that showcases an era long gone but not forgotten. Witness the skillful Intha Fishermen on Inle Lake as they gracefully navigate their boats using one leg to row while balancing on stilts—an awe-inspiring sight that reflects both strength and tradition. Travel even further back in time to Xi'an, China's Terracotta Army from 221-206 BC. These warriors stand tall as a testament to ancient civilizations' might and determination—a must-see wonder that will leave you in awe. Continue your journey amidst nature's splendor with local fishermen casting their nets against the backdrop of dawn or sunset over Inle Lake. The serene atmosphere creates a perfect harmony between man and his surroundings—a moment frozen in time. Uncover tales from Thomas Andrews' book about RMS Titanic—the tragic shipbuilder who played an instrumental role in constructing this iconic vessel. Reflect upon his legacy as you explore Macao's forts with panoramic views over Heang-Shan—truly a glimpse into history itself. Embrace cultural diversity by encountering Akha tribal villagers adorned with heavy silver headdresses—a symbol of pride passed down through generations. Their vibrant attire tells stories untold yet deeply rooted within their heritage. As day breaks over Hsipaw, witness sunrise piercing through misty woods—an ethereal experience that encapsulates tranquility within Shan State's lush landscapes.