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Family scene in ancient China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-family-scene-in-ancient-china-historical-illustration-wood-engraving-47923693.htmlRFCNY34D–Family scene in ancient China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
Merchant Using Abacus, Ancient China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-merchant-using-abacus-ancient-china-135090085.htmlRMHRNTNW–Merchant Using Abacus, Ancient China
Yungang Grottoes - Giant Buddha statue carved inside the ancient Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi, China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-yungang-grottoes-giant-buddha-statue-carved-inside-the-ancient-yungang-33342599.htmlRFBX6TR3–Yungang Grottoes - Giant Buddha statue carved inside the ancient Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi, China.
Dec. 12, 1956 - Nice customs in the ancient China: When in ancient times a Chinese presented a horse as a gift to someone he had to give also a man with the horse, who had to take care of the horse. The custom was used in the years about 618 after the birth of Christ. The man who had to take care of the horse was called Mafu. Such told us the young lady in the Kimono at the German Art and Antiquities exhibition just being held at the Haus der Kunst in Munich. On the picture you see a plastic from the time of the T'ang dynasty about 618 - 960 after Christ's birth, called ''Horse with Mafu. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dec-12-1956-nice-customs-in-the-ancient-china-when-in-ancient-times-image69343703.htmlRME0PTGR–Dec. 12, 1956 - Nice customs in the ancient China: When in ancient times a Chinese presented a horse as a gift to someone he had to give also a man with the horse, who had to take care of the horse. The custom was used in the years about 618 after the birth of Christ. The man who had to take care of the horse was called Mafu. Such told us the young lady in the Kimono at the German Art and Antiquities exhibition just being held at the Haus der Kunst in Munich. On the picture you see a plastic from the time of the T'ang dynasty about 618 - 960 after Christ's birth, called ''Horse with Mafu.
Yu the Great, c. 2200 – 2100 BC. Legendary ruler in ancient China famed for his introduction of flood control, he is said to have drained the Chinese empire from the effects of a mighty deluge by using tortoise shells as drain pipes. He also made a system of irrigation canals which relieved floodwater into fields, as well as spending great effort dredging the riverbeds. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-yu-the-great-c-2200-2100-bc-legendary-ruler-in-ancient-china-famed-95464142.htmlRMFF8NDJ–Yu the Great, c. 2200 – 2100 BC. Legendary ruler in ancient China famed for his introduction of flood control, he is said to have drained the Chinese empire from the effects of a mighty deluge by using tortoise shells as drain pipes. He also made a system of irrigation canals which relieved floodwater into fields, as well as spending great effort dredging the riverbeds.
Ancient China: Owl-shaped vessel, Shang Dynasty, 1600 - 1027 BC. Bronze. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-china-owl-shaped-vessel-shang-dynasty-1600-1027-bc-bronze-image68560504.htmlRMDYF5HC–Ancient China: Owl-shaped vessel, Shang Dynasty, 1600 - 1027 BC. Bronze.
Silk making in the early days of China. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/silk-making-in-the-early-days-of-china-hand-colored-halftone-of-an-image6907406.htmlRMA8FETF–Silk making in the early days of China. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration
Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi Province, China. Statue lined spirit path leading from tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi. Winter Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-qianling-mausoleum-shaanxi-province-china-statue-lined-spirit-path-11425360.htmlRMA612MH–Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi Province, China. Statue lined spirit path leading from tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi. Winter
Wu Hua Gate, Dali ancient town, Yunnan, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wu-hua-gate-dali-ancient-town-yunnan-china-135616787.htmlRMHTHTGK–Wu Hua Gate, Dali ancient town, Yunnan, China
Ancient China, Renmin Lu Street in the historic centre, Dali, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, Asia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-china-renmin-lu-street-in-the-historic-centre-dali-yunnan-25878401.htmlRMBE2T4H–Ancient China, Renmin Lu Street in the historic centre, Dali, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, Asia
China Map, Map of China, Old China Map, Retro China Map, Vintage China Map, Ancient China Map, Asia Map, Map of Asia, Old Asia Map, 中國地圖, 1862 Map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-map-map-of-china-old-china-map-retro-china-map-vintage-china-map-ancient-china-map-asia-map-map-of-asia-old-asia-map-1862-map-image431761121.htmlRF2G2CBM1–China Map, Map of China, Old China Map, Retro China Map, Vintage China Map, Ancient China Map, Asia Map, Map of Asia, Old Asia Map, 中國地圖, 1862 Map
Map Of China 1635 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-china-1635-131794652.htmlRFHJBNBT–Map Of China 1635
Chinese Bronze-ware. Pou (Food Vessel) with Four Ram Heads, Late Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chinese-bronze-ware-pou-food-vessel-with-four-ram-heads-late-shang-dynasty-13th-11th-century-bc-image264780692.htmlRMWANPD8–Chinese Bronze-ware. Pou (Food Vessel) with Four Ram Heads, Late Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC)
Silk production in ancient China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-silk-production-in-ancient-china-89035850.htmlRMF4RX3P–Silk production in ancient China
Ancient China sugar bowl Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-china-sugar-bowl-21469893.htmlRFB6X11W–Ancient China sugar bowl
musician,priest Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/musicianpriest-image258425197.htmlRFW0C7Y9–musician,priest
building asian asia chinese ancient china architecture traditional temple design red culture decoration history symbol old Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-building-asian-asia-chinese-ancient-china-architecture-traditional-43305264.htmlRFCECM8G–building asian asia chinese ancient china architecture traditional temple design red culture decoration history symbol old
Great Wall of China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/great-wall-of-china-image337440963.htmlRF2AGYNAY–Great Wall of China
The Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-forbidden-city-beijing-china-39850584.htmlRMC8R9R4–The Forbidden City, Beijing, China.
The tradition of silk and silkworm in China. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1888 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-tradition-of-silk-and-silkworm-in-china-old-19th-century-engraved-illustration-from-la-nature-1888-image434915368.htmlRM2G7G2YM–The tradition of silk and silkworm in China. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1888
The craft of stonemasonry (or stonecraft) has existed since humanity could use and make tools, creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone from the earth. These materials have been used to construct many of the long-lasting, ancient monuments, artifacts, cathedrals, and cities in a wide variety of cultures. Stonemasons use a wide variety of tools to handle and shape stone blocks (ashlar) and slabs into finished articles. The basic tools for shaping the stone are a mallet, chisels, and a metal straight edge. In ancient China, buildings were constructed by timber and bricks, but st Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-craft-of-stonemasonry-or-stonecraft-has-existed-since-humanity-image151887064.htmlRMJR31E0–The craft of stonemasonry (or stonecraft) has existed since humanity could use and make tools, creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone from the earth. These materials have been used to construct many of the long-lasting, ancient monuments, artifacts, cathedrals, and cities in a wide variety of cultures. Stonemasons use a wide variety of tools to handle and shape stone blocks (ashlar) and slabs into finished articles. The basic tools for shaping the stone are a mallet, chisels, and a metal straight edge. In ancient China, buildings were constructed by timber and bricks, but st
Costume - Women - China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-costume-women-china-105318917.htmlRMG39K9W–Costume - Women - China
Small city in ancient China. Panorama Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-small-city-in-ancient-china-panorama-169169750.htmlRFKR69MP–Small city in ancient China. Panorama
Detail of Nestorian tablet with ancient Chinese calligraphy from Tang dynasty displayed at the Stele Forest, or Beilin Museum in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi province, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-detail-of-nestorian-tablet-with-ancient-chinese-calligraphy-from-tang-59636059.htmlRMDD0JB7–Detail of Nestorian tablet with ancient Chinese calligraphy from Tang dynasty displayed at the Stele Forest, or Beilin Museum in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi province, China
Ancient China: Winged Dragon, Chi Lyn, Qing Dynasty, 1644 - 1919 AD. Bronze. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-china-winged-dragon-chi-lyn-qing-dynasty-1644-1919-ad-bronze-image68560491.htmlRMDYF5GY–Ancient China: Winged Dragon, Chi Lyn, Qing Dynasty, 1644 - 1919 AD. Bronze.
Great Wall of China. Hand-colored engraving Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-great-wall-of-china-hand-colored-engraving-12908241.htmlRMABJM1P–Great Wall of China. Hand-colored engraving
Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi, China. Guardian soldier on spirit path to tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi and empress Wu Zetian Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-qianling-mausoleum-shaanxi-china-guardian-soldier-on-spirit-path-to-11425557.htmlRFA6138P–Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi, China. Guardian soldier on spirit path to tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi and empress Wu Zetian
Ancient town of Fenghuang in China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-town-of-fenghuang-in-china-20316727.htmlRMB51E5B–Ancient town of Fenghuang in China
Ancient lion head iron handles on a temple door in Changshu Jiangsu China. The temple is shared by both buddhist and taoist monk Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-lion-head-iron-handles-on-a-temple-door-in-changshu-jiangsu-22455111.htmlRMB8EWM7–Ancient lion head iron handles on a temple door in Changshu Jiangsu China. The temple is shared by both buddhist and taoist monk
Traditional houses along the Grand Canal, ancient town of Yuehe in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-traditional-houses-along-the-grand-canal-ancient-town-of-yuehe-in-104722926.htmlRMG2AF4E–Traditional houses along the Grand Canal, ancient town of Yuehe in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China
Map Of China 1590 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-china-1590-131794630.htmlRFHJBNB2–Map Of China 1590
Statue of Laozi, philosopher of ancient China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/statue-of-laozi-philosopher-of-ancient-china-image337216635.htmlRF2AGHF77–Statue of Laozi, philosopher of ancient China.
Chinese ancient porcelain pillow. 04-Sep-2008 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-chinese-ancient-porcelain-pillow-04-sep-2008-19472601.htmlRMB3K1E1–Chinese ancient porcelain pillow. 04-Sep-2008
A traditional Huizhou style Chinese ancestral hall in a courtyard, Anhui, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-traditional-huizhou-style-chinese-ancestral-hall-in-a-courtyard-28630895.htmlRFBJG6YY–A traditional Huizhou style Chinese ancestral hall in a courtyard, Anhui, China
Art painting China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-painting-china-image196721.htmlRMA30071–Art painting China
Xian city wall, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-xian-city-wall-china-21416229.htmlRFB6RGH9–Xian city wall, China
The Great Wall on 1 Yuan 1980 Banknote from China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-great-wall-on-1-yuan-1980-banknote-from-china-24573904.htmlRFBBYC7C–The Great Wall on 1 Yuan 1980 Banknote from China
China, Yunnan province, ancient city of Lijiang listed as World Heritage by UNESCO by night Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-china-yunnan-province-ancient-city-of-lijiang-listed-as-world-heritage-23672312.htmlRMBAEA7M–China, Yunnan province, ancient city of Lijiang listed as World Heritage by UNESCO by night
China, Tianjin, mosque, Ancient Culture Street, storefront, figures, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-china-tianjin-mosque-ancient-culture-street-storefront-figures-47939464.htmlRMCNYR7M–China, Tianjin, mosque, Ancient Culture Street, storefront, figures,
Ancient chinese traditional dress, Jinhua, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-chinese-traditional-dress-jinhua-china-90364651.htmlRMF70D0Y–Ancient chinese traditional dress, Jinhua, China
Chapoo Ancient Bridge Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chapoo-ancient-bridge-image179204998.htmlRMMBFDPE–Chapoo Ancient Bridge
POTTERY/ANCIENT CHINA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/potteryancient-china-image222905005.htmlRMPXJ5H1–POTTERY/ANCIENT CHINA
Avenue of the Statues China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/avenue-of-the-statues-china-image1103862.htmlRMAGD7F7–Avenue of the Statues China
Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-chinese-trading-junk-ancient-chinese-sailing-vessel-junks-han-dynasty-39708141.htmlRMC8GT3W–Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat
The famous ancient city of Xian, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-famous-ancient-city-of-xian-china-39174680.htmlRFC7MFKM–The famous ancient city of Xian, China
Bone and wood divination slips from ancient China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bone-and-wood-divination-slips-from-ancient-china-104151448.htmlRMG1CE6G–Bone and wood divination slips from ancient China.
Silk manufacture in China: two women working at a loom. Engraving published by Carington Bowles (1724-93). Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC. The silk trade reached as far as the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa and was so extensive that the major set of trade routes between Europe and Asia came to be known as the Silk Road.The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/silk-manufacture-in-china-two-women-working-at-a-loom-engraving-published-by-carington-bowles-1724-93-silk-fabric-was-first-developed-in-ancient-china-with-some-of-the-earliest-examples-found-as-early-as-3500-bc-the-silk-trade-reached-as-far-as-the-indian-subcontinent-the-middle-east-europe-and-north-africa-and-was-so-extensive-that-the-major-set-of-trade-routes-between-europe-and-asia-came-to-be-known-as-the-silk-roadthe-best-known-type-of-silk-is-obtained-from-the-cocoons-of-the-larvae-of-the-mulberry-silkworm-bombyx-mori-reared-in-captivity-image246624738.htmlRMT96MAA–Silk manufacture in China: two women working at a loom. Engraving published by Carington Bowles (1724-93). Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC. The silk trade reached as far as the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa and was so extensive that the major set of trade routes between Europe and Asia came to be known as the Silk Road.The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity.
Beginnings of Ancient China 1900-1300 BC. Hsia Shang Wu-ting dynasties 1935 map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/beginnings-of-ancient-china-1900-1300-bc-hsia-shang-wu-ting-dynasties-1935-map-image469755741.htmlRF2J8766N–Beginnings of Ancient China 1900-1300 BC. Hsia Shang Wu-ting dynasties 1935 map
Hua Mulan. A legendary figure from ancient China who takes her aged father's place in the army and fights for 12 years, gaining Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hua-mulan-a-legendary-figure-from-ancient-china-who-takes-her-aged-83345778.htmlRMERGMAX–Hua Mulan. A legendary figure from ancient China who takes her aged father's place in the army and fights for 12 years, gaining
The Great Wall of China Near Beijing Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-wall-of-china-near-beijing-image4683754.htmlRFAH3KEB–The Great Wall of China Near Beijing
silhouette of a romantic modern couple in ancient china Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-silhouette-of-a-romantic-modern-couple-in-ancient-china-28141626.htmlRMBHNXX2–silhouette of a romantic modern couple in ancient china
Chinese ancient porcelain pillow. 04-Sep-2008 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-chinese-ancient-porcelain-pillow-04-sep-2008-19471369.htmlRMB3JYX1–Chinese ancient porcelain pillow. 04-Sep-2008
Ancient Chinese Temple Wonderful ancient chinese temple at Pattaya Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-chinese-temple-wonderful-ancient-chinese-temple-at-pattaya-56423309.htmlRFD7P8E5–Ancient Chinese Temple Wonderful ancient chinese temple at Pattaya
Zhouzhuang jiangsu China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/zhouzhuang-jiangsu-china-image196706.htmlRMA30062–Zhouzhuang jiangsu China
Kites with Diaochan design, The Kite Museum, Weifang, Shandong Province, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kites-with-diaochan-design-the-kite-museum-weifang-shandong-province-25061834.htmlRMBCNJHE–Kites with Diaochan design, The Kite Museum, Weifang, Shandong Province, China
The Great Wall of China near Beijing China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-wall-of-china-near-beijing-china-image207310.htmlRMA329CE–The Great Wall of China near Beijing China
beautiful scenery of stone stairway to the ancient buildings on the hill,illustration painting Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-beautiful-scenery-of-stone-stairway-to-the-ancient-buildings-on-the-134413743.htmlRFHPK22R–beautiful scenery of stone stairway to the ancient buildings on the hill,illustration painting
The Great Wall of China at Simatai. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-great-wall-of-china-at-simatai-18355569.htmlRFB1T4M1–The Great Wall of China at Simatai.
Yu garden and teahouse at downtown Shanghai, China. with modern skyscrapers of pudong in the background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-yu-garden-and-teahouse-at-downtown-shanghai-china-with-modern-skyscrapers-28544324.htmlRFBJC8G4–Yu garden and teahouse at downtown Shanghai, China. with modern skyscrapers of pudong in the background
Chinese Mandarin in traditional summer dresses in 1700. Long rich decorated silk clothes. Old illustration by J.M. Vien, publ. 1757-1772 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-chinese-mandarin-in-traditional-summer-dresses-in-1700-long-rich-decorated-165378297.htmlRFKH1HKN–Chinese Mandarin in traditional summer dresses in 1700. Long rich decorated silk clothes. Old illustration by J.M. Vien, publ. 1757-1772
POTTERY/ANCIENT CHINA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/potteryancient-china-image222905006.htmlRMPXJ5H2–POTTERY/ANCIENT CHINA
The Great Wall China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-wall-china-image86121.htmlRMA15069–The Great Wall China
Portrait of Laozi, philosopher and poet of ancient China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/portrait-of-laozi-philosopher-and-poet-of-ancient-china-image483536293.htmlRM2K2JYD9–Portrait of Laozi, philosopher and poet of ancient China.
Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi, China. Guardian soldier on spirit path to tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi and empress Wu Zetian Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-qianling-mausoleum-shaanxi-china-guardian-soldier-on-spirit-path-to-11425532.htmlRFA6136N–Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi, China. Guardian soldier on spirit path to tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Li Zhi and empress Wu Zetian
Bone and wood divination slips from ancient China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bone-and-wood-divination-slips-from-ancient-china-104151447.htmlRMG1CE6F–Bone and wood divination slips from ancient China.
Silk manufacture in China: two women working at a loom. Engraving published by Carington Bowles (1724-93). Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC. The silk trade reached as far as the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa and was so extensive that the major set of trade routes between Europe and Asia came to be known as the Silk Road.The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/silk-manufacture-in-china-two-women-working-at-a-loom-engraving-published-by-carington-bowles-1724-93-silk-fabric-was-first-developed-in-ancient-china-with-some-of-the-earliest-examples-found-as-early-as-3500-bc-the-silk-trade-reached-as-far-as-the-indian-subcontinent-the-middle-east-europe-and-north-africa-and-was-so-extensive-that-the-major-set-of-trade-routes-between-europe-and-asia-came-to-be-known-as-the-silk-roadthe-best-known-type-of-silk-is-obtained-from-the-cocoons-of-the-larvae-of-the-mulberry-silkworm-bombyx-mori-reared-in-captivity-image246624732.htmlRMT96MA4–Silk manufacture in China: two women working at a loom. Engraving published by Carington Bowles (1724-93). Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC. The silk trade reached as far as the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa and was so extensive that the major set of trade routes between Europe and Asia came to be known as the Silk Road.The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity.
ANCIENT CHINA: Pearl River Delta HK Guangzhou Shenzen. Philippines, 1683 map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-china-pearl-river-delta-hk-guangzhou-shenzen-philippines-1683-102710295.htmlRFFY2T0R–ANCIENT CHINA: Pearl River Delta HK Guangzhou Shenzen. Philippines, 1683 map
Ancient Bell Da Zhong Temple Beijing Hebei P R of China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-bell-da-zhong-temple-beijing-hebei-p-r-of-china-image364568.htmlRMA59018–Ancient Bell Da Zhong Temple Beijing Hebei P R of China
CN - NORTHERN CHINA: The Great Wall Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cn-northern-china-the-great-wall-image3333780.htmlRMA1BX95–CN - NORTHERN CHINA: The Great Wall
The burning of texts in 213 BC by the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty of ancient China, Qin Shi Huang. Wishing for literature to begin with his reign he ordered the burning of all books save those on medicine, divination, agriculture, and forestry. Qin Shi Huang, 259 BC – 1 210 BC. Founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor of a unified China. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-burning-of-texts-in-213-bc-by-the-first-emperor-of-the-qin-dynasty-149196803.htmlRMJJME17–The burning of texts in 213 BC by the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty of ancient China, Qin Shi Huang. Wishing for literature to begin with his reign he ordered the burning of all books save those on medicine, divination, agriculture, and forestry. Qin Shi Huang, 259 BC – 1 210 BC. Founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor of a unified China. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
river channel in ancient chinese capital city Nanjing after sunset with illuminated boats near confucius temple of imperial Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-river-channel-in-ancient-chinese-capital-city-nanjing-after-sunset-90616913.htmlRFF7BXP9–river channel in ancient chinese capital city Nanjing after sunset with illuminated boats near confucius temple of imperial
Great wall of China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-great-wall-of-china-50316505.htmlRFCWT361–Great wall of China
Art painting China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-painting-china-image196725.htmlRMA30075–Art painting China
Wolong Hill: Medical Sage of Ancient China, Supposed site in Nanyang, Henan Province, China, where Zhuge Liang was visited by Liu Bei three times before he accepted Liu Bei's offer to be his Prime Minister. Another city makes the same claim Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wolong-hill-medical-sage-of-ancient-china-supposed-site-in-nanyang-henan-province-china-where-zhuge-liang-was-visited-by-liu-bei-three-times-before-he-accepted-liu-beis-offer-to-be-his-prime-minister-another-city-makes-the-same-claim-image573369423.htmlRM2T8R6FB–Wolong Hill: Medical Sage of Ancient China, Supposed site in Nanyang, Henan Province, China, where Zhuge Liang was visited by Liu Bei three times before he accepted Liu Bei's offer to be his Prime Minister. Another city makes the same claim
The Great Wall of China near Beijing China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-wall-of-china-near-beijing-china-image207246.htmlRMA3298E–The Great Wall of China near Beijing China
HUANG TI (c2600 B.C.). /nLegendary emperor of ancient China; reputed author of 'Nei Ching,' a medical compendium. Watercolor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-huang-ti-c2600-bc-nlegendary-emperor-of-ancient-china-reputed-author-95483304.htmlRMFF9HX0–HUANG TI (c2600 B.C.). /nLegendary emperor of ancient China; reputed author of 'Nei Ching,' a medical compendium. Watercolor.
Family scene in ancient China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/family-scene-in-ancient-china-historical-illustration-wood-engraving-circa-1888-image231391013.htmlRMRCCNGN–Family scene in ancient China, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
Lion sculpture inside the Imperial city in Beijing, China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lion-sculpture-inside-the-imperial-city-in-beijing-china-20873209.htmlRMB5XRYN–Lion sculpture inside the Imperial city in Beijing, China
The war in China, The fighting at Tientsin Tianjin is the sixth largest city of the People's Republic of China in terms of urba Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-war-in-china-the-fighting-at-tientsin-tianjin-is-the-sixth-largest-22672792.htmlRFB8TRAG–The war in China, The fighting at Tientsin Tianjin is the sixth largest city of the People's Republic of China in terms of urba
Pottery - Ancient China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pottery-ancient-china-105325715.htmlRMG3A00K–Pottery - Ancient China
China: Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh, c. 2650 BC), four-eyed official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh) is a very important figure in ancient China (c. 2650 BC), held to be the official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Legend has it that he had four eyes and four pupils, and that when he invented the characters, the deities and ghosts cried and the sky rained millet. He is considered a legendary figure rather than a historical figure. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-cangjie-tsang-chieh-c-2650-bc-four-eyed-official-historian-of-the-yellow-emperor-and-the-inventor-of-chinese-characters-cangjie-tsang-chieh-is-a-very-important-figure-in-ancient-china-c-2650-bc-held-to-be-the-official-historian-of-the-yellow-emperor-and-the-inventor-of-chinese-characters-legend-has-it-that-he-had-four-eyes-and-four-pupils-and-that-when-he-invented-the-characters-the-deities-and-ghosts-cried-and-the-sky-rained-millet-he-is-considered-a-legendary-figure-rather-than-a-historical-figure-image344231312.htmlRM2B012FC–China: Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh, c. 2650 BC), four-eyed official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh) is a very important figure in ancient China (c. 2650 BC), held to be the official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Legend has it that he had four eyes and four pupils, and that when he invented the characters, the deities and ghosts cried and the sky rained millet. He is considered a legendary figure rather than a historical figure.
An ancient Chinese sundial on display at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, China. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-ancient-chinese-sundial-on-display-at-the-china-science-and-technology-museum-in-beijing-china-image185401019.htmlRFMNHMTY–An ancient Chinese sundial on display at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, China.
Ancient Chinese Cowrie Shell Imitations Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ancient-chinese-cowrie-shell-imitations-132311023.htmlRMHK781K–Ancient Chinese Cowrie Shell Imitations
Ancient China: Unglazed pottery figure of an ox and cart, Six Dynasties, 220 - 580 AD. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-china-unglazed-pottery-figure-of-an-ox-and-cart-six-dynasties-image68560438.htmlRMDYF5F2–Ancient China: Unglazed pottery figure of an ox and cart, Six Dynasties, 220 - 580 AD.
Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philos Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-laozi-wood-engraving-by-fritz-eichenberg-1966-laozi-was-a-philosopher-103998046.htmlRMG15EFX–Laozi, wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, 1966. Laozi was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching He is considered the founder of philosophical Taoism and is revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philos
CHINA: Physical Geography with the boundaries of Ancient China, 1935 old map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-china-physical-geography-with-the-boundaries-of-ancient-china-1935-110311306.htmlRFGBD35E–CHINA: Physical Geography with the boundaries of Ancient China, 1935 old map
Yu the Great (circa 2200BC – 2101BC) ruled the Xia Dynasty in ancient China remembered for completing his father’s flood controls via dredging and irrigation permitting agriculture and culture to the banks of the Yellow and Wei rivers. Photograph of portrait painted on silk by Ma Lin (circa 1180-1256) during the Song Dynasty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-yu-the-great-circa-2200bc-2101bc-ruled-the-xia-dynasty-in-ancient-161792502.htmlRMKB67YJ–Yu the Great (circa 2200BC – 2101BC) ruled the Xia Dynasty in ancient China remembered for completing his father’s flood controls via dredging and irrigation permitting agriculture and culture to the banks of the Yellow and Wei rivers. Photograph of portrait painted on silk by Ma Lin (circa 1180-1256) during the Song Dynasty.
Accusing Shelf and Drum of advice for the Emperor Yao, Ancient China History. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/accusing-shelf-and-drum-of-advice-for-the-emperor-yao-ancient-china-history-old-19th-century-engraved-illustration-from-el-mundo-ilustrado-1879-image406296423.htmlRM2EH0B6F–Accusing Shelf and Drum of advice for the Emperor Yao, Ancient China History. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879
Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for the Harvest Beijing China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/temple-of-heaven-hall-of-prayer-for-the-harvest-beijing-china-image4681875.htmlRMAH2T94–Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for the Harvest Beijing China
Shilingxia painted pottery pot with bird pattern from the Majiayao culture, c.3800 BC Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shilingxia-painted-pottery-pot-with-bird-pattern-from-the-majiayao-culture-c3800-bc-image266530899.htmlRMWDHETK–Shilingxia painted pottery pot with bird pattern from the Majiayao culture, c.3800 BC
Terracotta Warriors - China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-terracotta-warriors-china-15405978.htmlRFAN45PK–Terracotta Warriors - China
Art painting China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-painting-china-image196727.htmlRMA30077–Art painting China
Belt buckle, 1st-2nd century, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 9/16 in. (6.35 x 10.8 x 1.43 cm), Gold, turquoise, and agate, China, 1st-2nd century, In ancient China, gold and silver were not accorded the high status of lacquer and jade. Before the Tang (608-960) dynasty, these precious metals were used primarily as decorative inlay on bronze and lacquer and for personal ornaments such as hairpins and belt hooks. Made of solid gold, this rare belt buckle is unusual in form, but it does relate to excavated examples including a famous buckle retrieved from tomb no. 9 at Sogam-ni, the former Han colony of Lo-lang Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/belt-buckle-1st-2nd-century-2-12-x-4-14-x-916-in-635-x-108-x-143-cm-gold-turquoise-and-agate-china-1st-2nd-century-in-ancient-china-gold-and-silver-were-not-accorded-the-high-status-of-lacquer-and-jade-before-the-tang-608-960-dynasty-these-precious-metals-were-used-primarily-as-decorative-inlay-on-bronze-and-lacquer-and-for-personal-ornaments-such-as-hairpins-and-belt-hooks-made-of-solid-gold-this-rare-belt-buckle-is-unusual-in-form-but-it-does-relate-to-excavated-examples-including-a-famous-buckle-retrieved-from-tomb-no-9-at-sogam-ni-the-former-han-colony-of-lo-lang-image573508417.htmlRM2T91FRD–Belt buckle, 1st-2nd century, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 9/16 in. (6.35 x 10.8 x 1.43 cm), Gold, turquoise, and agate, China, 1st-2nd century, In ancient China, gold and silver were not accorded the high status of lacquer and jade. Before the Tang (608-960) dynasty, these precious metals were used primarily as decorative inlay on bronze and lacquer and for personal ornaments such as hairpins and belt hooks. Made of solid gold, this rare belt buckle is unusual in form, but it does relate to excavated examples including a famous buckle retrieved from tomb no. 9 at Sogam-ni, the former Han colony of Lo-lang
The Great Wall of China near Beijing China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-great-wall-of-china-near-beijing-china-image207313.htmlRMA329D1–The Great Wall of China near Beijing China
Lion statue and architecture of the Forbidden City, Beijing China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lion-statue-and-architecture-of-the-forbidden-city-beijing-china-10479054.htmlRFA2CE9K–Lion statue and architecture of the Forbidden City, Beijing China
Portrait of Yu the Great, a legendary king in ancient China. Artist Ma Lin (1180–1256) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/portrait-of-yu-the-great-a-legendary-king-in-ancient-china-artist-ma-lin-11801256-image462614617.htmlRM2HTHWJH–Portrait of Yu the Great, a legendary king in ancient China. Artist Ma Lin (1180–1256)
Ancient China Musical Instruments Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-china-musical-instruments-image64851521.htmlRFDNE6NN–Ancient China Musical Instruments
Indo china great lake Cambodia lower Mekong Siam Thailand stilt house thatched water tree jungle forest shore side rural village Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-indo-china-great-lake-cambodia-lower-mekong-siam-thailand-stilt-house-10537648.htmlRFA2JMMH–Indo china great lake Cambodia lower Mekong Siam Thailand stilt house thatched water tree jungle forest shore side rural village
Pottery - Ancient China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pottery-ancient-china-105325714.htmlRMG3A00J–Pottery - Ancient China
China: Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh, c. 2650 BC), four-eyed official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh) is a very important figure in ancient China (c. 2650 BC), held to be the official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Legend has it that he had four eyes and four pupils, and that when he invented the characters, the deities and ghosts cried and the sky rained millet. He is considered a legendary figure rather than a historical figure. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-cangjie-tsang-chieh-c-2650-bc-four-eyed-official-historian-of-the-yellow-emperor-and-the-inventor-of-chinese-characters-cangjie-tsang-chieh-is-a-very-important-figure-in-ancient-china-c-2650-bc-held-to-be-the-official-historian-of-the-yellow-emperor-and-the-inventor-of-chinese-characters-legend-has-it-that-he-had-four-eyes-and-four-pupils-and-that-when-he-invented-the-characters-the-deities-and-ghosts-cried-and-the-sky-rained-millet-he-is-considered-a-legendary-figure-rather-than-a-historical-figure-image344231310.htmlRM2B012FA–China: Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh, c. 2650 BC), four-eyed official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Cangjie (Ts'ang-chieh) is a very important figure in ancient China (c. 2650 BC), held to be the official historian of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of Chinese characters. Legend has it that he had four eyes and four pupils, and that when he invented the characters, the deities and ghosts cried and the sky rained millet. He is considered a legendary figure rather than a historical figure.
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