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Habit of an ambassador from China, in 1749. Ambassadeur Chinois.

Habit of an ambassador from China, in 1749. Ambassadeur Chinois.

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Tian fu shang di yan ti huang zhao
Tai ping jun mu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Drawing of man with long-handled blade.

Drawing of man with long-handled blade.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Grand vase de Chine, en porcelaine à décor de fluers de pêcher sur fond noir.

Grand vase de Chine, en porcelaine à décor de fluers de pêcher sur fon...

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Yoshino St., Dairen. Vintage postcard

Yoshino St., Dairen. Vintage postcard

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Girls dressed in traditional attire

Girls dressed in traditional attire

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Travelling on wheel barrow in Shanghai.

Travelling on wheel barrow in Shanghai.

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Abram French & Co., crockery and china store.

Abram French & Co., crockery and china store.

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Daniel's china court, Main building. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Philadelphia PA

Daniel's china court, Main building. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Phila...

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Punishment by cangue, or wooden pillory.

Punishment by cangue, or wooden pillory.

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Hamstringing a malefactor.

Hamstringing a malefactor.

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Four butterflies with eggs, larvae, and moths.

Four butterflies with eggs, larvae, and moths.

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Large group, two figures wearing masks, one figure carrying a baby in a sling, two figures standing on platform at center.

Large group, two figures wearing masks, one figure carrying a baby in ...

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Man sitting on ornately carved chair in front of screen ; young attendant next to chair.

Man sitting on ornately carved chair in front of screen ; young attend...

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People sorting tea in baskets.

People sorting tea in baskets.

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12 pieces showing their musical instruments. Valuable also as showing the female [?] and various patterns of chairs (or seats) and tables. [Woman seated at table, playing a guquin.]

12 pieces showing their musical instruments. Valuable also as showing ...

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Small green ribbed gourd, yellow flowers.

Small green ribbed gourd, yellow flowers.

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Two women collecting leaves from a mulberry[?] plant.]

Two women collecting leaves from a mulberry[?] plant.]

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Twelve pictures showing various stages in the manufacture of silk. Killing the chrysalis (?).

Twelve pictures showing various stages in the manufacture of silk. Kil...

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River passenger junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

River passenger junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat with two men rowing.

Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat with two men rowing.

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Duck junk. Ducks are hatched on board by ovens, [?] ducks always follow the junk and come on board at night for protection.

Duck junk. Ducks are hatched on board by ovens, [?] ducks always follo...

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Schets van het Schier Eiland Ou-Moon, de Ty-Pa en de haven van Macao.

Schets van het Schier Eiland Ou-Moon, de Ty-Pa en de haven van Macao.

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The Ming tombs, Peking. postcard

The Ming tombs, Peking. postcard

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

[Readers at table, China Book Week.]

[Readers at table, China Book Week.]

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Shanghai.  French consulate. postcard

Shanghai. French consulate. postcard

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Bridge to Szechnen Road, Shanghai.

Bridge to Szechnen Road, Shanghai.

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Picture of the Imperial Army Landing from the Rear and Capturing Port Arthur

Picture of the Imperial Army Landing from the Rear and Capturing Port ...

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[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Two drawings of flowers, one drawing of a boat.

Two drawings of flowers, one drawing of a boat.

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Drawing of a woman seated at a table, cutting cloth.

Drawing of a woman seated at a table, cutting cloth.

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Two drawings of people (one holding an incense pot), one drawing of a boat.

Two drawings of people (one holding an incense pot), one drawing of a ...

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Four drawings of vegetables and fruit.

Four drawings of vegetables and fruit.

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Hats and headgears

Hats and headgears

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[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Life on a sampan. Vintage postcard

Life on a sampan. Vintage postcard

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Oku Street, Dairen. Vintage postcard

Oku Street, Dairen. Vintage postcard

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Chinese-country-rew. Vintage postcard

Chinese-country-rew. Vintage postcard

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Charcoal stoves for warming hands and feet (winter time).

Charcoal stoves for warming hands and feet (winter time).

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DINNER TOSIR CHEN TUNG LIANG CHEN, MINISTER OF CHINA TO THE UNITED STATES [held by] THE BOSTON MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION [at] "NEW ALGONQUIN CLUB, [BOSTON,MA]" (OTHER (PRIVATE CLUB);)

DINNER TOSIR CHEN TUNG LIANG CHEN, MINISTER OF CHINA TO THE UNITED STA...

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The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la Chine dans sa parure ordinaire.

The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la ...

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Bambooing his breeches.

Bambooing his breeches.

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Two prisoners, bound hand and foot, are led by two guards.

Two prisoners, bound hand and foot, are led by two guards.

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A culprit conveyed to prison.

A culprit conveyed to prison.

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The capital punishment of the cord.

The capital punishment of the cord.

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Two men carry a man in a basket.

Two men carry a man in a basket.

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Banishment.

Banishment.

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Torturing the fingers.

Torturing the fingers.

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Boat with ornately decorated cabin.

Boat with ornately decorated cabin.

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Two women hanging dyed skeins on wood and bamboo racks.

Two women hanging dyed skeins on wood and bamboo racks.

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Birds of China. [Brown birds on branch and stone.]

Birds of China. [Brown birds on branch and stone.]

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Woman seated on a long green bench, playing a dizi.

Woman seated on a long green bench, playing a dizi.

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Low table with vase and dish, tall table with teapot.

Low table with vase and dish, tall table with teapot.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Two pheasant-like birds with flowering plants.

Two pheasant-like birds with flowering plants.

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Two green fish, two brown fish.

Two green fish, two brown fish.

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Large red flower, blue flowers, butterfly.

Large red flower, blue flowers, butterfly.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Farmer. Vintage postcard

Farmer. Vintage postcard

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Athanasius Kircher - Ananas fructus.

Athanasius Kircher - Ananas fructus.

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Chinese life, boy carrying baby.

Chinese life, boy carrying baby.

Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

View of Aobamachi from Tsurugamachi, Port Arthur.

View of Aobamachi from Tsurugamachi, Port Arthur.

Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fort Break of Keekwanshan.. Japanese Empire.

Fort Break of Keekwanshan.. Japanese Empire.

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Rosa semper florens = Rosier de tous les mois. [Ever-blowing Rose,China Rose, Bengal Rose]

Rosa semper florens = Rosier de tous les mois. [Ever-blowing Rose,Chin...

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The Light of Asia - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

The Light of Asia - Detroit Publishing Company Postcard

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China Steamer, coming in the Harbor, San Francisco, Cal.

China Steamer, coming in the Harbor, San Francisco, Cal.

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Interpretatio I. qua Characterum Sinicorum, qui in Monumento Sinico continenturpronunciatio genuina per Ltinos Characteres exprimitur.

Interpretatio I. qua Characterum Sinicorum, qui in Monumento Sinico co...

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Habit of a lady of China in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

Habit of a lady of China in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

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Four drawings of fruit. - Public domain book scan / drawing

Four drawings of fruit. - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat.

Two drawings of people, one drawing of a boat.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

[Four drawings of flowers.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Four drawings of flowers.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Jian Tianjing yu Jingling lun - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Wheel-wrights at work, north China.

Wheel-wrights at work, north China.

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Native city, canal, and Foreign Concession, Canton.

Native city, canal, and Foreign Concession, Canton.

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Drawing of man on horseback shooting an arrow.

Drawing of man on horseback shooting an arrow.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Iwaki Street, Dairen. Vintage postcard

Iwaki Street, Dairen. Vintage postcard

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage China postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A high class Chinese lady with small feet.

A high class Chinese lady with small feet.

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[Porcelain and china exhibit.] Stereoscope card, 19th century Philadelpia PA.

[Porcelain and china exhibit.] Stereoscope card, 19th century Philadel...

Philadelphia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who... More

Punishing a boatman.

Punishing a boatman.

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Two men placing severed heads in cages.

Two men placing severed heads in cages.

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Man is laid in coffin and pierced through the neck with a sword.

Man is laid in coffin and pierced through the neck with a sword.

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Punishment of a wooden tube.

Punishment of a wooden tube.

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Brown butterfly with gold stripe, small fly, pink flowers.

Brown butterfly with gold stripe, small fly, pink flowers.

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Rural landscape, people watering tea field.

Rural landscape, people watering tea field.

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Rural landscape with house, mountains in background.

Rural landscape with house, mountains in background.

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Small house under tree near river with stone bridge.

Small house under tree near river with stone bridge.

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[?DINNER?] [held by] U.S.S. RALEIGH [at] "EN ROUTE SHANGHAI, CHINA" (SS;)

[?DINNER?] [held by] U.S.S. RALEIGH [at] "EN ROUTE SHANGHAI, CHINA" (S...

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