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Siam Collection (page 5)

"Siam: A Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time to 1893 with the Map of Siam, now known as Thailand

Background imageSiam Collection: Two well-dressed girls, Siam (Thailand) c. 1880 s

Two well-dressed girls, Siam (Thailand) c. 1880 s
Two well-dressed girls, Siam (Thailand) c.1880 s

Background imageSiam Collection: European Boat-Race at Bangkok, Siam (engraving)

European Boat-Race at Bangkok, Siam (engraving)
1611790 European Boat-Race at Bangkok, Siam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European Boat-Race at Bangkok, Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: The Revolution in Siam (engraving)

The Revolution in Siam (engraving)
1611619 The Revolution in Siam (engraving) by Sheldon-Williams, Alfred (c.1840-c.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: Sketches in Siam (engraving)

Sketches in Siam (engraving)
1608103 Sketches in Siam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Siam. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 August 1855)

Background imageSiam Collection: Map of the East Indies (colour engraving)

Map of the East Indies (colour engraving)
XCF286475 Map of the East Indies (colour engraving) by American School; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago

Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago
BON111076 Southern Asia from China to New Guinea, including the Indonesian archipelago and the Philippines, c.1700 (coloured engraving) by Covens, Johannes & Mortier

Background imageSiam Collection: East Indies: Sea and coastal chart extending from Southern India to Japan by the way of

East Indies: Sea and coastal chart extending from Southern India to Japan by the way of
BON111060 East Indies: Sea and coastal chart extending from Southern India to Japan by the way of the East Indian archipelago (coloured engraving) by Wit

Background imageSiam Collection: French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho)

French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT216702 French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: The King of Siam seated on his Elephant, engraved by Cornelis Vermeulen (1644-1708

The King of Siam seated on his Elephant, engraved by Cornelis Vermeulen (1644-1708
CHT223769 The King of Siam seated on his Elephant, engraved by Cornelis Vermeulen (1644-1708) 1686 (engraving) by Sevin, Pierre Paul (1650-17100 (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSiam Collection: A Family Group (b / w photo)

A Family Group (b / w photo)
5990346 A Family Group (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Family Group. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageSiam Collection: A King of Siam, 17th Century (engraving)

A King of Siam, 17th Century (engraving)
6029672 A King of Siam, 17th Century (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A King of Siam, 17th Century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageSiam Collection: Sisters of the King of Siam

Sisters of the King of Siam, daughters of the late King Chulalongkorn, pictured in their unusual attire according to The Tatler. Date: 1911

Background imageSiam Collection: Prince Chula of Siam

Prince Chula of Siam
H.R.H. Prince Chula Chakrabongse of Siam (1908-1963), only child of Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath and his Russian wife, Ekaterina Desnitskaya

Background imageSiam Collection: Miss F Moores Siamese cat Siam

Miss F Moores Siamese cat Siam, who won a silver medal at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Background imageSiam Collection: Meditating Buddha, Davaravati Period (stone)

Meditating Buddha, Davaravati Period (stone)
LIT390018 Meditating Buddha, Davaravati Period (stone) by Thai School; Wat Phra Mahathat, Chaiya, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Heads, from Chedi Chula Pathom, Davaravati Period (stucco)

Heads, from Chedi Chula Pathom, Davaravati Period (stucco)
LIT390014 Heads, from Chedi Chula Pathom, Davaravati Period (stucco) by Thai School; Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Bodhisattva from Ku Bua, Davaravati Period (terracotta)

Bodhisattva from Ku Bua, Davaravati Period (terracotta)
LIT390010 Bodhisattva from Ku Bua, Davaravati Period (terracotta) by Thai School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Buddhist scenes, Davaravati Period (rock)

Buddhist scenes, Davaravati Period (rock)
LIT390006 Buddhist scenes, Davaravati Period (rock) by Thai School; Phra Ngam Cave, Saraburi Province, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Back panel of a manuscript cabinet with Buddhist scenes

Back panel of a manuscript cabinet with Buddhist scenes
LIT389796 Back panel of a manuscript cabinet with Buddhist scenes, probably late Ayutthaya Period (lacquered & gilded wood) by Siamese School; National Library of Thailand, Bangkok

Background imageSiam Collection: Votive plaque depicting Buddha subduing Mara (gold)

Votive plaque depicting Buddha subduing Mara (gold)
LIT389791 Votive plaque depicting Buddha subduing Mara (gold) by Siamese School; Ayutthaya National Museum, Ayutthaya, Thailand; (add.info.: found in the crypt of Wat Ratburana)

Background imageSiam Collection: Royal elephants, from Voyage du Siam des Peres Jesuites by Guy Tachard

Royal elephants, from Voyage du Siam des Peres Jesuites by Guy Tachard
LIT389789 Royal elephants, from Voyage du Siam des Peres Jesuites by Guy Tachard, 1688 (litho) by French School, (17th century); (add.info)

Background imageSiam Collection: Library window depicting foreigners (wood)

Library window depicting foreigners (wood)
LIT389773 Library window depicting foreigners (wood) by Siamese School, (17th Century); Wat Sakhet, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Background imageSiam Collection: Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b / w photo)

Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT388979 Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Background imageSiam Collection: Thai Classical Dancers, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Thai Classical Dancers, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
423758 Thai Classical Dancers, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Siamese envoys paying tribute to the Emperor of China, illustration from

Siamese envoys paying tribute to the Emperor of China, illustration from
STC357921 Siamese envoys paying tribute to the Emperor of China, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Wright

Background imageSiam Collection: Buddha Head, Ayutthaya culture, U Thong style (bronze)

Buddha Head, Ayutthaya culture, U Thong style (bronze)
834207 Buddha Head, Ayutthaya culture, U Thong style (bronze) by Siamese School, (14th-15th Century); 62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Siva Honours the Buddha, Lan Na culture (bronze)

Siva Honours the Buddha, Lan Na culture (bronze)
834206 Siva Honours the Buddha, Lan Na culture (bronze) by Siamese School, (17th Century); 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siva, or Shiva)

Background imageSiam Collection: Imploring Figure, Ayutthaya culture, c. 1750 (bronze)

Imploring Figure, Ayutthaya culture, c. 1750 (bronze)
834204 Imploring Figure, Ayutthaya culture, c.1750 (bronze) by Siamese School, (18th Century); height:18.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: French Gunboats at Paknam, Siam (chromolitho)

French Gunboats at Paknam, Siam (chromolitho)
667696 French Gunboats at Paknam, Siam (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Gunboats at Paknam, Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: A Cambodian or Siamese Queen in European Dress, c. 1860s (b / w photo)

A Cambodian or Siamese Queen in European Dress, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495504 A Cambodian or Siamese Queen in European Dress, c.1860s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageSiam Collection: Hyacinth variety, Siam, Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinth variety, Siam, Hyacinthus orientalis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageSiam Collection: Royal barges at Ayutthaya, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand

Royal barges at Ayutthaya, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageSiam Collection: Plow, vase, money and musical instruments

Plow, vase, money and musical instruments of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageSiam Collection: Buddhist monastery of straw huts and temple

Buddhist monastery of straw huts and temple in the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. The monks are called Talapoini or bonzi. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageSiam Collection: Royal court room decorated with parasols

Royal court room decorated with parasols, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageSiam Collection: Mandarin or noble of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand

Mandarin or noble of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand
Mandarins or noblemen in silk, and woman and child, of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageSiam Collection: The first King of Siam (engraving)

The first King of Siam (engraving)
728921 The first King of Siam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first King of Siam - from a painting by Mr J. Roberts, after a daguerrotype)

Background imageSiam Collection: Bangkok canal (chromolitho)

Bangkok canal (chromolitho)
735719 Bangkok canal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bangkok canal. Liebig card)

Background imageSiam Collection: Ceremony for a childs first haircut (chromolitho)

Ceremony for a childs first haircut (chromolitho)
735718 Ceremony for a childs first haircut (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony for a childs first haircut)

Background imageSiam Collection: The Siamese Army on the march (colour litho)

The Siamese Army on the march (colour litho)
2818415 The Siamese Army on the march (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siamese Army on the march. Les evenements de Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: Siam gamboge or Hanburys garcinia, Garcinia hanburyi

Siam gamboge or Hanburys garcinia, Garcinia hanburyi. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Background imageSiam Collection: The Queen of Siam

The Queen of Siam
A Queen in Trousers: the official dress of Her Majesty of Siam. The Queen of Siam, who was travelling on the Continent incognito while her husband, the King of Siam visited London in June 1907

Background imageSiam Collection: Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases (engraving)

Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases (engraving)
2791380 Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases)

Background imageSiam Collection: Siamese authorities handing over the territories of Krat and Koh Kong to France (colour litho)

Siamese authorities handing over the territories of Krat and Koh Kong to France (colour litho)
2795919 Siamese authorities handing over the territories of Krat and Koh Kong to France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSiam Collection: La Puissance Siamoise (engraving)

La Puissance Siamoise (engraving)
2789171 La Puissance Siamoise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Puissance Siamoise. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 27 August 1893)

Background imageSiam Collection: Capture of a white elephant in Siam (colour litho)

Capture of a white elephant in Siam (colour litho)
2779750 Capture of a white elephant in Siam (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of a white elephant in Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: The Coronation of the Sovereigns of Siam (Colour Litho)

The Coronation of the Sovereigns of Siam (Colour Litho)
2777704 The Coronation of the Sovereigns of Siam (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of the Sovereigns of Siam)

Background imageSiam Collection: Jeune prince royal (engraving)

Jeune prince royal (engraving)
3635632 Jeune prince royal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune prince royal. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)




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"Siam: A Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time to 1893 with the Map of Siam, now known as Thailand, a captivating land that has witnessed countless stories unfold. Delve into the intriguing past through GASI2A-00067, an artifact that holds secrets from generations gone by. Rama IV (Mongkut), a revered ruler who left an indelible mark on Siam's history, comes to life through tales passed down over centuries. The majestic White Elephant of 19th-century Siam symbolizes power and prestige, showcasing the nation's deep-rooted traditions. Travel further back to 1902 with the enigmatic Map of Farther India, its creator unknown but its allure undeniable. It unveils a world where mysteries abound and beckons explorers to unravel its hidden treasures. Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces us with her elegance at the Thai Embassy, embodying grace and poise while representing her beloved country. Her presence reflects the resilience and strength that define modern-day Thailand. Journey even further into history as we glimpse Judea, the capital in c. 1662-3 through an exquisite oil painting on canvas. Its vibrant colors transport us to a bygone era filled with grandeur and opulence. The enchanting melodies emanating from temples and palaces in Siam resonate deeply within our souls. To strange music glittering little figures like these dance gracefully – a testament to the rich cultural heritage cherished by all who call this land home. Witness historical diplomacy unfold as Napoleon III receives ambassadors from Siam at Fontainebleau Palace in 1861 captured beautifully by Jean-Leon Gerome's artistry. This momentous occasion highlights international relations that have shaped both nations' destinies. Escape to paradise amidst The Gulf of Thailand on Ko Samui Island; pristine beaches meet azure waters creating an idyllic setting that captivates the hearts of all who visit.