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Traditional Asian Art and Performances

Historical illustrations and woodcuts from Asian cultures, showcasing drama scenes, traditional practices, and depictions of health exercises.

Scene From a Drama, Ichimura Kamezo as Hirano-ya Tokubei ca. 1748 Torii Kiyomasu I Japanese. Scene From a Drama, Ichimura Kamezo as Hirano-ya Tokubei 36703
Scene From a Drama, Ichimura Kamezo as Hirano-ya Tokubei ca. 1748 Torii Kiyomasu I Japanese. Scene From a Drama, Ichimura Kamezo as Hirano-ya Tokubei 36703
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Japan: Hikifuda advertising poster depicting a young woman in a kimono. Late Meiji (1868-1912) period
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Chinese religious figure painted on a memorial monument in a cemetery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America
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Kita Ezo Zusetsu, dictated by Mamiya Rinz (1775-1844). 4 vols, published in Tokyo, 1855. Commissioned by the Shogunte government (Bakufu), Mamiya Rinz traveled to northern Sakhalin and established as a fact, for the first time in history, that Sakhalin was an island, not a part of the Asian continent. He produced valuable maps and geographic, topographic and climatic information of Sakhalin as well descriptions of the daily lives of the Sakhalin Ainu, Oroks, Nivkhs (also known as Gilyaks) , including their economic activities, customs, and the individuals.
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Taoist talisman suspended on doors the 5th day of the 5th moon to implore a year of peace. 'Researches into Chinese superstitions' by Henry Dore (1911)
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Yazama Jūrirō Moto oki standing with a sword and whistle, board 13. From the series: Biographies of the faithful Roninów / Seichū Gishi Den
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Two Chinese Lion - Dagons Wine, Chinese Commercial Design
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Taoism religion icons. Chinese Daoism religion or philosophy school vector symbols or signs set with Laozi riding on Ox, mediating monk and dragon, peach tree of life, temple and Lao Tzu monument. Taoism chinese religion symbols and icons
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The Assumption by George Wang-Su-Da
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In Chinese mythology, Nu Kua (Pinyin Nu Gua) was the patronness of matchmakers and the wife, or sister, of the legendary emperor Fu Hsi. She is depicted with the head of a woman and the body of a snake (sometimes a fish).
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Fukurokuju, Japanese god of wisdom, wealth, long life and happiness, with a turtle, one of his associated animlas. One of Japans seven lucky gods. Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Japanese artist. Print c1890. Folkore Religion Deity
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Ancient Chinese Peoples, after a woodcut, China, in the year 1850, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century print, Asia
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Japanese emblem Royalty Free Vector Image
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Festival banner invoking the deity Atago Gongen, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 188 1/2 × 27 5/8 in. (478.79 × 70.17 cm) (including loopes), Cloth: cotton; tsutsugaki (freehand resist), Japan, 19th century
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Fukurokuju, Japanese god of wisdom, wealth, long life and happiness, with a turtle, one of his associated animals. One of Japan's seven lucky gods. Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Japanese artist. Print c1890. Folklore Religion Deity
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The Buddhist concept of the cycle of re-birth: the soul is born again as a shellfish(3 of 4). Date: 1915
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Letter to Little Friends in Taiwan, Chinese Communist Propaganda
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China: Carving of the creator goddess Nuwa Niang Niang, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut
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Hell bank notes are a form of joss paper printed to resemble modern bank notes. Hell bank notes are not an official currency or legal tender anywhere in this world. They are intended to be burnt in Chinese ancestor veneration. Hell bank notes are known for their large denominations, ranging from $10,000 to several billions, and usually bear an image of the Jade Emperor, the presiding monarch of heaven in Daoism, with his signature (romanized as Yu Wong, or Yuk Wong) and the signature of Yanluo, King of Hell. There is usually an image of the Bank of Hell on the back of the bill.