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Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-ca. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet, and servant of the imperial court during the Heian period. Murasaki is best known as the author of "The Tale of Genji", written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1008, one of the earliest and most famous novels in human history.
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Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-ca. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet, and s...

Tomoe Gozen on horseback. She was one of the few examples of a true female warrior samurai in all of Japanese history. She was a samurai during the time of the Genpei War (1180–1185). Japan, Late Heian period; 12th century.
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Tomoe Gozen on horseback. She was one of the few examples of a true female warri...

The Spider Monster Creating Monsters in the Mansion of Minamoto no Yorimitsu. Colour woodblock print; Japan, 1843. Height: 34.6 cm, Width: 72.7 cm. Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) was a master of the triptych format and a highly accomplished exponent of the musha-e or 'warrior print' genre. In this triptych he deals with a legend about Minamoto no Yorimitsu that was adopted by the Noh theatre. Yorimitsu is attacked by a spider monster when he is ill in bed, but slays it with the help of his four senior retainers. When the print was published, a rumour circulated that it was meant to satirize the backward-looking Tempo Reforms promoted by the government at the time. Neither the artist nor the publisher were punished, however.
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The Spider Monster Creating Monsters in the Mansion of Minamoto no Yorimitsu. Co...

Qin Shihuangdi (246-210 BCE), first emperor of the Qin dynasty, burning all Chinese books and throwing scholars into a ravine. From History of the Chinese Emperors; 17th century CE.
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Qin Shihuangdi (246-210 BCE), first emperor of the Qin dynasty, burning all Chin...

Emperor Tang Xuanzong (685-762) watching his fafourite concubine Yang Guifei mount a horse. She was one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Tang dynasty; 8th century CE.
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Emperor Tang Xuanzong (685-762) watching his fafourite concubine Yang Guifei mou...

Qin Shihuangdi ,First Emperor of China , 221-210 BCE. Qin dynasty. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: Or. 2231 Page Folio Number: f.24
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Qin Shihuangdi ,First Emperor of China , 221-210 BCE. Qin dynasty. From an 18th...

Krishna and Radha dancing in the rain with three girl musicians. India; Rajasthani miniature painting, 17th century.
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Krishna and Radha dancing in the rain with three girl musicians. India; Rajastha...

Young prince Shri Raga (Rama) sitting in a pavillion listens to music played by the sage Narada and Tamburu (wearing a hose head). From the Ramayana epic by Valmiki. India; Rajasthani miniature painting, 17th century.
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Young prince Shri Raga (Rama) sitting in a pavillion listens to music played by...

The Gods, led by Brahma, approach Vishnu to manifest on earth as Dasaratha's four sons in order to vanquish the evil demon Ravana. From Ramayana, Bala Kanda. India, Udaipur, 1712. Shelfmark: Add. 15295 Page Folio Number: f.38
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The Gods, led by Brahma, approach Vishnu to manifest on earth as Dasaratha's fou...

Illumination depicting early artillery device. The gun is mounted on a trestle like a great crossbow might be and its ammunition is quite clearly an enormous bolt. From Walter de Milemete's "De Nobilitatibus, Sapientiis et Prudentiis Regum". Illuminated Manuscript; 1326-27.
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Illumination depicting early artillery device. The gun is mounted on a trestle l...

The creation of the animals. The Creator among his animals. There are seven kinds of trees, with the vine emerging from God's halo.The animals include a lion, elephant, and unicorn. The birds are carefully studied; some are shown flying, some like the owl perch on trees, and others by the water. There are two fishes, apparently pike. From the Holkham Bible Picture Book. England; around 1320-1330. Shelfmark: Add. 47682 Page Folio Number: f.2v
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The creation of the animals. The Creator among his animals. There are seven kin...

King Arthur's Round Table and the Holy Grail - The apparition of the Holy Grail. From "Quête du saint Graal". Medieval manuscript; Paris, France; 15th century. BNF Français 112 (3), Fol. 5
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King Arthur's Round Table and the Holy Grail - The apparition of the Holy Grail....