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Emperor Kangxi (K'ang Hsi) inspecting the dams of the Yellow River. From the scroll of Emperor Kangxi's tour of inspection in the South. China; Qing dynasty, 1689. Wang Hui (1632-1717), Yang Jin (ca.1644-1726) and Gu Fang (active ca. 1700). Painted on silk, height: 68.5 cm. Inv. MA2460.
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Emperor Kangxi (K'ang Hsi) inspecting the dams of the Yellow River. From the scr...

Portrait of Han Gaozu, Chinese emperor, reigned 206-194 BCE. 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.25
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Portrait of Han Gaozu, Chinese emperor, reigned 206-194 BCE. From an 18th centur...

The Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She ruled from 684 to 705 CE. 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.51
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The Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She r...

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...

Portrait of Li Bai, a Chinese poet,701-62 CE, also known as Li Po. Tang dynasty. From a Korean manuscript album portraying famous historical figures. Korea; 19th century. Shelfmark: Or. 11515 Page Folio Number: f.22
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Portrait of Li Bai, a Chinese poet,701-62 CE, also known as Li Po. Tang dynasty....

Buddha Sakyamuni as child with Confucius and Laozi. Chinese painting on silk; 18th century.
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Buddha Sakyamuni as child with Confucius and Laozi. Chinese painting on silk; 1...

Harvesting tea leaves. From a series of paintings depicting tea curing. China; Qing dynasty, 19th century. See also 03-07-03/38.
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Harvesting tea leaves. From a series of paintings depicting tea curing. China; Q...

Harvesting tea leaves. From a series of paintings depicting tea curing. China; Qing dynasty, 19th century. Detail of 03-07-03/37.
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Harvesting tea leaves. From a series of paintings depicting tea curing. China; Q...

Emperor of China's Palace at Peking (Beijing). Lithograph, 1742.
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Emperor of China's Palace at Peking (Beijing). Lithograph, 1742.

Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), Royal Engineers. He was also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, and was a British army officer and administrator. He is remembered for his exploits in China and northern Africa. Canvas; 19th century.
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Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), Royal Engineers. He was also kn...

Tchien Lung (aka Qianlong, 1711-1799) - Emperor of China, Qing dynasty. William Alexander (1767-1816) accompanied Lord Macartney's embassy to visit the Chinese Emperor in Beijing from 1792 to 1794. From numerous sketches he made during his stay, he painted this watercolour scene and many others when he returned to England. He had engravings made and published of some of his views.
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Tchien Lung (aka Qianlong, 1711-1799) - Emperor of China, Qing dynasty. William...

William Alexander (1767-1816) accompanied Lord Macartney's embassy to visit the Chinese Emperor in Beijing from 1792 to 1794. From numerous sketches he made during his stay, he painted this watercolour scene and many others when he returned to England. He had engravings made and published of some of his views.
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William Alexander (1767-1816) accompanied Lord Macartney's embassy to visit the...