South East Asia Collection (#11)

Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer
FLO4624134 Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer. Adapted from Alexander William's An Authentic Account of an Embassy to the Emperor of China

A kioum or Buddhist monastery in Burma. After an illustration in Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of
FLO4624115 A kioum or Buddhist monastery in Burma. After an illustration in Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Court women of Burma in ceremonial dress. Servant bowing, chief counsellor or woonge's wife with fan
FLO4624085 Court women of Burma in ceremonial dress. Servant bowing, chief counsellor or woonge's wife with fan, privy counsellor or attawoon's wife

Venus slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum barbatum (Cypripedium barbatum grandiflorum). Native to Mount Ophir, Malaysia
FLO4628719 Venus slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum barbatum (Cypripedium barbatum grandiflorum). Native to Mount Ophir, Malaysia

Vietnamese opera performance, hat tuong, circa 1792. Three female dancers dance
FLO4576564 Vietnamese opera performance, hat tuong, circa 1792. Three female dancers dance and sing with an old actor to music from horn players and drummers

First distillery of Tonkin, c. 1890, "Le Tonkin in 1900" by Robert Dubois
LSE4094398 First distillery of Tonkin, c. 1890, "Le Tonkin in 1900" by Robert Dubois.; National Library, Hanoi, Vietnam; (add.info.: First distillery of Tonkin, c)

Native of TIMOR Island, Indonesia. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835
JAB4121106 Native of TIMOR Island, Indonesia. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Native of TIMOR Island, Indonesia. Voyages by James COOK (1728-1779)

Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835
JAB4121415 Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Horseman of the island of TIMOR, Indonesia)

Garcinia, fruit tree - Mundu or rata, Garcinia dulcis (Sweet-fruited xanthochymus, Xanthochymus dulcis) tropical fruit
FLO4582916 Garcinia, fruit tree - Mundu or rata, Garcinia dulcis (Sweet-fruited xanthochymus, Xanthochymus dulcis) tropical fruit, flower, leaf, fruit in section

Phalaenopsis equestris var. rosea orchid (Phalaenopsis rosea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4647805 Phalaenopsis equestris var. rosea orchid (Phalaenopsis rosea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Wooden ladle from the Philippines
5305294 Wooden ladle from the Philippines.; (add.info.: Wooden ladle from the Philippines. Dated 19th Century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Water point at Anjer Point, on the island of Java (Indonesia)
MMM5461657 Water point at Anjer Point, on the island of Java (Indonesia) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Water point at Anjer Point)

Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century
6116572 Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century; (add.info.: The City of Batavia in the Island of Java. After a hand-coloured print dated 1754)

CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print)
6202968 CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands" early 1900s (print); (add.info.: CARTOGRAPHY "Malaysia or Sunda Islands". Flag, cartography and view of the capital Batavia)

Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze)
6384217 Buddha subduing Mara, Sukhothai style, 14th century AD (bronze); Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai, Thailand; (add.info.: Buddha subduing Mara (bronze) Sukhothai style, 14th century AD

Jakarta in Indonesia, c.1910 (print)
7293113 Jakarta in Indonesia, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Indonesia. Pasar Sene, Weltevreden, in Jakarta. Postcard, Indonesia, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Sarawak from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (Watercolour)
7295674 Sarawak from West Indies, North American and Borneo scrapbook, 1845 (Watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 16.3x24.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Young Western woman dressed in costume of traditional Thai or Indonesian dancers
IMB4932640 Young Western woman dressed in costume of traditional Thai or Indonesian dancers. 1910 approximately Historic photo, European woman dressed up as Thai or Indonesian temple dancer, ca

Lawolo a masculine protective statue
2624186 Lawolo a masculine protective statue; (add.info.: Lawolo a masculine protective statue, used to scare an enemy from Nias, Indonesia)

Hanoi: Portrait of a Vietnamese young Thi-B, in studio, 1886
LUX4718394 Hanoi: Portrait of a Vietnamese young Thi-B, in studio, 1886; (add.info.: Hanoi: Portrait of a Vietnamese young Thi-B, in studio, 1886); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The floating dock at Rangoon, 1850
3331153 The floating dock at Rangoon, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the floating dock at Rangoon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos
3119423 The Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos; (add.info.: Photograph depicting the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in the Square in Malolos by President Emilio)

Indigenous village in front of Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines, circa 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4864648 Indigenous village in front of Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines, circa 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

French colonial empire: colonies d'Asie, le protectorate du Tonkin (vietnam du Nord)
ELD4964716 French colonial empire: colonies d'Asie, le protectorate du Tonkin (vietnam du Nord) (French possessions and colonies: french asia)

Portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964), in military uniform, politician and first president of the Philippines
NWI4914731 Portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964), in military uniform, politician and first president of the Philippines, circa 1898. (With autograph)

Map of Bali (Indonesia), around 1870 - Lithography 19th century (Map of Bali)
NWI4879616 Map of Bali (Indonesia), around 1870 - Lithography 19th century (Map of Bali, 1870s - Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration); (add.info.: Map of Bali (Indonesia)

Traditional Asian costumes: People of Borneo, 19th century
NWI4879253 Traditional Asian costumes: People of Borneo, 19th century.; (add.info.: Traditional Asian costumes: People of Borneo, 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Geographic map of the volcano of Krakatoa and the surrounding islands (Lang and Verlaten island present-day Sertung)
NWI4879073 Geographic map of the volcano of Krakatoa and the surrounding islands (Lang and Verlaten island present-day Sertung) before the eruption of the volcano in 1883

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Natives of Java, Javanese, Indonesia, in ordinary dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's
FLO4695538 Natives of Java, Javanese, Indonesia, in ordinary dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Woman of Manila, on the island of Luzon, the Philippines. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic
FLO4695511 Woman of Manila, on the island of Luzon, the Philippines. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Francisco de Echeveste
3253002 Francisco de Echeveste; (add.info.: Francisco de Echeveste, 1683 -1753. Spanish military officer, philanthropist and colonial administrator in the Philippines and New Spain)

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): Daily scene in a Haiphong march, 1900
LUX4810198 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): Daily scene in a Haiphong march, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): Daily scene in a Haiphong march

Indochine/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): European Quarter, Boulevard Felix Faure and its homes, 1900
LUX4810002 Indochine/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): European Quarter, Boulevard Felix Faure and its homes, 1900; (add.info.: Indochine/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): European Quarter

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: Landscape of the Red River after the passage of Typhoon, 1903
LUX4810298 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: Landscape of the Red River after the passage of Typhoon, 1903; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam)

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Shopping street in the suburbs of Haiphong, 1903
LUX4810268 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Shopping street in the suburbs of Haiphong, 1903; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Shopping street in the suburbs of Haiphong

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: a family of settlers poses with their children, their servants and their car, 1900
LUX4810228 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong: a family of settlers poses with their children, their servants and their car, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam)

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter
CUL4862659 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Malaspina Expedition. Philippines (1792). Village of Zamboanga

A march in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia) when Java was a Dutch colony in the 17th century- Colorized
NWI4853606 A march in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia) when Java was a Dutch colony in the 17th century- Colorized engraving, 17th century - Market in Batavia (now Jakarta) in the 1600s

Hanoi, Vietnam: Saint Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi, mass exits with colonial soldiers in ceremonial uniform, 1920
LUX4816449 Hanoi, Vietnam: Saint Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi, mass exits with colonial soldiers in ceremonial uniform, 1920; (add.info.: Hanoi, Vietnam: Saint Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Cambodia pavilion, staircase from the entrance of the temple, 1900
LUX4782124 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition, Cambodia pavilion, staircase from the entrance of the temple, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World exhibition

The Moro Rebellion (1899-1913) Philippines, Moro body armor and chain mail
3031323 The Moro Rebellion (1899-1913) Philippines, Moro body armor and chain mail; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moro Rebellion (1899-1913) Philippines

Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870
3478999 Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java, Singapore, Penang and Madras, 1870; (add.info.: Ships on their way to lay the China telegraph cable to connect Java)

Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": a Vietnamese family near their home
3562529 Album "Cochinchine - Vues de l Interieur": a Vietnamese family near their home, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info)

The Son Tay Campaign, 1883
3480777 The Son Tay Campaign, 1883; (add.info.: The Son Tay Campaign (11 December 1883 to 17 December 1883) was a campaign fought by the French to capture the strategically important city of Son Tay

A chart of the easternmost part of the East Indies with all the adjacent islands from Cape Comorin to Japan
7340050 A chart of the easternmost part of the East Indies with all the adjacent islands from Cape Comorin to Japan, 1675 (coloured engraving) by Seller

Boats on the Mekong River, Cambodia, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414364 Boats on the Mekong River, Cambodia, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Dragon statues on the Irrawaddy River, Myanmar, Burma, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414371 Dragon statues on the Irrawaddy River, Myanmar, Burma, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

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South East Asia: A Captivating Tapestry of Culture and Beauty Immerse yourself in the vibrant street scene of Hoi An, Vietnam, as colorful lanterns sway gently in the breeze. Indochina's charm is palpable here, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. In Little India, Singapore, a kaleidoscope of Hindu Gods beckon with their divine presence. Picturesque stalls offer an array of intricate sculptures that pay homage to centuries-old beliefs and customs. Witness Phra Mae Thorani's mesmerizing dance in Thailand as she twists her long hair, conjuring torrents of water that create a magnificent flood. This mythical tale reflects Southeast Asia's deep-rooted spirituality and reverence for nature. At the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - be captivated by the grace and elegance of traditional Cambodian apsara dancers. Their delicate movements echo through time, preserving the rich cultural heritage etched within these ancient walls. As night falls over Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, witness a futuristic spectacle unfold before your eyes. The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay stands tall like sentinels from another realm - an awe-inspiring fusion between nature and technology. Step into history at Raffles Hotel – an iconic landmark nestled amidst Singapore's bustling streets. Its colonial grandeur tells tales of opulence and sophistication while offering respite to weary travelers seeking refuge from the urban chaos outside. During Loi Krathong festival in Thailand, monks light khom loy candles and lanterns that illuminate the night sky with ethereal beauty. This enchanting tradition symbolizes letting go of negativity and embracing new beginnings under twinkling constellations. Embark on an adventure to Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) off Thailand's coast; marvel at its towering limestone cliffs rising dramatically from emerald waters – a testament to Mother Nature’s artistic prowess.