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Ceramic Star-shaped Tile - Public domain photo of museum object

Ceramic Star-shaped Tile - Public domain photo of museum object

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese dragons perform as part of the entertainment during the Chinese Navy port visit arrival honors to the U.S. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The Luhu Class Destroyer HARIBING (DDG 112), Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) were among the contingent of Chinese vessels. (Only one of the Chinese Destroyers is partially shown)

Chinese dragons perform as part of the entertainment during the Chines...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr. Releas... More

The "Moongate" at the Riverside International Friendship Gardens in the Mississippi River port of La Crosse, Wisconsin

The "Moongate" at the Riverside International Friendship Gardens in th...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The gardens, which are dedicated to La Crosse's six "sister cities" worldwide, were developed by a partnership among the City of La Cr... More

Album of the Yongzheng Emperor in Costumes 2

Album of the Yongzheng Emperor in Costumes 2

The Emperor depicted as a Taoist magician. From Album of the Yongzheng Emperor in Costumes, by anonymous court artists, Yongzheng period (1723—35). One of 14 album leaves, colour on silk. The Palace Museum, Beijing.

Emperor Yongzheng - Public domain portrait drawing

Emperor Yongzheng - Public domain portrait drawing

Portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1722–1735) of the Qing Dynasty, reading a stitched-bound book. Painted with ink and color on a silk scroll 171.3 centimetres (67.4 in) high by 156.5 centimetres (61.6 in) w... More

Immortal Riding a Dragon - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

Immortal Riding a Dragon - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

In this painting, an adept (xian) flies through the air on the back of a dragon. At the lower right, a demon thrall holds his master's dragoon-headed staff. The scene takes place against a background of clouds,... More

Nine Dragons, detail, Song Dynasty - Song Dynasty

Nine Dragons, detail, Song Dynasty - Song Dynasty

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Shanghai stamp 1888 - 80 cash - public domain postal stamp scan
Spirit of the well - Project Gutenberg eText 15250

Spirit of the well - Project Gutenberg eText 15250

Spirit of the well. Public domain scan of print or book page depicting plant, botanical drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese dragon feeding ceremony, ca.1902-1904 (CHS-2069)

Chinese dragon feeding ceremony, ca.1902-1904 (CHS-2069)

Chinese dragon feeding ceremony, ca.1902-1904 Photograph of the Chinese dragon feeding ceremony, ca.1902-1904. A group of about eight men are gathered at the head of a parade dragon with food on a small round ... More

Chinese dragon head close-up, Los Angeles, ca.1900 (CHS-1155)

Chinese dragon head close-up, Los Angeles, ca.1900 (CHS-1155)

Chinese dragon head close-up, Los Angeles, ca.1900 Photograph of a close-up of the front of a Chinese dragon head for parades, Los Angeles, ca.1900. It is propped on a peg on 4-legged stool sitting in the stre... More

Chinese dragon in parade for China Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1307)

Chinese dragon in parade for China Day, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expositio...

Embossed on mount: Harwood. Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Chinese Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle; Expositions--Washington (State)--Seattle

Sheet with deagon from 'Album of Animals' by Hua Yan (Hua Yen)

Sheet with deagon from 'Album of Animals' by Hua Yan (Hua Yen)

Sheet with deagon from 'Album of Animals' by Hua Yan (Hua Yen)

Chinese - Beaker-Shaped Vase with Four Animals - Walters 491651 - Profile

Chinese - Beaker-Shaped Vase with Four Animals - Walters 491651 - Prof...

The hold of the Ming [Ming] emperors gradually weakened in the first decades of the 17th century; this eventually led to the collapse of that dynasty and the creation of a new one, the Qing [Ch'ing], by the for... More

Chinese - Blue and White Brush Washer - Walters 49907

Chinese - Blue and White Brush Washer - Walters 49907

This is an example of blue and white porcelain.

Jingdezhen Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632 (square)

Jingdezhen Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632 (square)

"This moonflask of white porcelain is painted with underglaze blue and red designs. A five-clawed red dragon is depicted on either side, facing forward with its body coiled to protect a flaming pearl at the cen... More

Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632 - Detail A

Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632 - Detail A

This is an example of blue and white porcelain. Public domain image of Chinese art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jingdezhen Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632

Jingdezhen Chinese - Flask - Walters 491632

"This moonflask of white porcelain is painted with underglaze blue and red designs. A five-clawed red dragon is depicted on either side, facing forward with its body coiled to protect a flaming pearl at the cen... More

Chinese - Jar with Design of a Dragon - Walters 47691

Chinese - Jar with Design of a Dragon - Walters 47691

Anonymous (Chinese). 'Jar with Design of a Dragon,' 18th century. transparent green glass, overlays in white, brown and red. Walters Art Museum (47.691): Gift of Mrs. Edward L. Brewster in memory of Edward L. B... More

Chinese - Pierced Plaque with a Dragon - Walters 421464

Chinese - Pierced Plaque with a Dragon - Walters 421464

This piece is decorated with penwork carving. Public domain image of Chinese art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997-l

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997-l

Anonymous (Chinese). 'Snuff Bottle with Dragon,' 1821-1850. porcelain with overglaze enamels with carnelian stopper. Walters Art Museum (49.97): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters, before 1896.

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997-p

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997-p

Anonymous (Chinese). 'Snuff Bottle with Dragon,' 1821-1850. porcelain with overglaze enamels with carnelian stopper. Walters Art Museum (49.97): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters, before 1896.

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997

Chinese - Snuff Bottle with Dragon - Walters 4997

Anonymous (Chinese). 'Snuff Bottle with Dragon,' 1821-1850. porcelain with overglaze enamels with carnelian stopper. Walters Art Museum (49.97): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters, before 1896.

Östasiatisk keramik. Skål - Hallwylska museet - 95802

Östasiatisk keramik. Skål - Hallwylska museet - 95802

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Gul kinesisk kejsarskål, Jiaj... More

昭陵六骏图卷.金.赵霖作.绢本设色.JPG.65500X2356像素.北京故宫博物院藏

昭陵六骏图卷.金.赵霖作.绢本设色.JPG.65500X2356像素.北京故宫博物院藏

昭陵六骏图卷.金.赵霖作 Public domain image related to Chinese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

金朝龍

金朝龍

昭陵六骏图卷.金.赵霖作

Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, Ming Dynasty, 16th century (rock and waves)

Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, Ming Dynasty, 16th century (rock and ...

A rare and magnificent Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, probably Beijing, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 16ft.7in. x 14ft.7in. (507cm. x 451cm.) Estimated €3,500,000-4,500,000.

Changshadragon - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

Changshadragon - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

中文:《人物御龙帛画》帛画,战国. 湖南省博物馆. English: Silk painting featuring a man (a wizard) asking a dragon to go to the sky, dated to 5th century BCE (Warring States period). Describe a wizard, asking with a rope to a dragon... More

Figure with Dragon and Phoenix - Google Art Project

Figure with Dragon and Phoenix - Google Art Project

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shengjin Ta Tower & Temple (31218520060)

Shengjin Ta Tower & Temple (31218520060)

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30742121874)

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30742121874)

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30777423073)

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30777423073)

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30746546084)

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (30746546084)

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (31213765890)

Youmin Si Buddhist Temple (31213765890)

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Qing Dragon Robe a

Qing Dragon Robe a

Emperor Jiajing. Capital Museum, Beijing. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Miao Minority Wood Dragon, Guizhou 01

Miao Minority Wood Dragon, Guizhou 01

Shanghai Museum Minorities Gallery. Complete indexed photo collection at www.WorldHistoryPics.com.

Miao Minority Wood Dragon, Guizhou 02

Miao Minority Wood Dragon, Guizhou 02

Shanghai Museum Minorities Gallery. Complete indexed photo collection at www.WorldHistoryPics.com.

Dish with underglazed blue and overglazed red design of clouds and dragons, Jingdezhen ware, Yongzheng reign 1723-1735, Qing, Shanghai Museum

Dish with underglazed blue and overglazed red design of clouds and dra...

Dish with underglazed blue and overglazed red design of clouds and dragons, Jingdezhen ware, Yongzheng reign 1723-1735, Qing, Shanghai Museum

Ming Lacquer Table 1
Porcelaine chinoise Guimet 281110

Porcelaine chinoise Guimet 281110

Plat à décor de dragons. Dynastie Qing, période Kangxi (1662-1722); marque Chenghua (1465-1487) en hommage à un style antérieur. Proviendrait du palais impérial. Musée Guimet, Paris.

Chinese silk, 4th Century BC - Public domain dedication image

Chinese silk, 4th Century BC - Public domain dedication image

Detail of an embroidered silk gauze ritual garment from a 4th century BC, Zhou era tomb at Mashan, Hubei province, China. The flowing, curvilinear design incorporates dragons, phoenixes, and tigers. Rows of eve... More

Kuan Yin Sea - A painting of a woman on a dragon

Kuan Yin Sea - A painting of a woman on a dragon

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mawangdui silk banner from tomb no1 (cropped - Heaven part)

Mawangdui silk banner from tomb no1 (cropped - Heaven part)

Cropped version of the upper part of the silk banner found at Lady Dai's tomb in Mawangdui. It depicts Heaven and mythological motifs, such as the moon with the toad, the sun with the crow, dragons

Figure Driving a Dragon - Google Art Project

Figure Driving a Dragon - Google Art Project

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 Supplement de No62 left

L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 Supplement de No62 left

Français : L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 No62. The Paris World Exhibition of 1889, also known as the Exposition Universelle, was a world's fair held in Paris, France to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ... More

L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 Supplement de No62 right

L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 Supplement de No62 right

Français : L'Exposition de Paris de 1889 No62. The Paris World Exhibition of 1889, also known as the Exposition Universelle, was a world's fair held in Paris, France to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ... More

万历款填漆戗金云龙纹立柜

万历款填漆戗金云龙纹立柜

Ming dynasty lacquer cabinet with dragon and cloud motifs, from Wanli era

Dahuting Tomb mural detail showing mythlogical creatures, including a dragon, Eastern Han Dynasty

Dahuting Tomb mural detail showing mythlogical creatures, including a ...

The Dahuting Tomb (Chinese: 打虎亭汉墓, Pinyin: Dahuting Han mu; Wade-Giles: Tahut'ing Han mu) of the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), located in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, was excavated in 1960-1961 an... More

Dragon by Li Ye (Tokiwayama Bunko)

Dragon by Li Ye (Tokiwayama Bunko)

Dragon, by Li Ye, Tokiwayama Bunko, Japan 日本語: 龍図 李えき筆

Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, Ming Dynasty, 16th century

Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, Ming Dynasty, 16th century

A rare and magnificent Imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, probably Beijing, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 16ft.7in. x 14ft.7in. (507cm. x 451cm.) Estimated €3,500,000-4,500,000.

Life And Works Of Confucius 1687 - Public domain portrait engraving

Life And Works Of Confucius 1687 - Public domain portrait engraving

Pages from Confucius Sinarum Philosophus ("Confucius, the Philosopher of the Chinese"), an annotated Latin translation of three of the "Four Books" of Qing Confucianism by Prospero Intorcetta, Philip Couplet, ... More

Confucius Sinarum Philosophus portrait

Confucius Sinarum Philosophus portrait

The portrait of Confucius from Confucius, Philosopher of the Chinese. Latina: "孔夫子 cvm fv çu sive confvcivs, qui et honoris gratiâ 仲尼 chvm nhij dicitur, Philosophorum Sinensium Princeps; Oriundus fuit ex oppi... More

Confucius Sinarum Philosophus frontispiece

Confucius Sinarum Philosophus frontispiece

The portrait of Confucius from Confucius, Philosopher of the Chinese. Latina: "孔夫子 cvm fv çu sive confvcivs, qui et honoris gratiâ 仲尼 chvm nhij dicitur, Philosophorum Sinensium Princeps; Oriundus fuit ex oppi... More

Dragon-and-White-Rabbit-making-elixir-of-immortality

Dragon-and-White-Rabbit-making-elixir-of-immortality

A Chinese dragon; a medallion above it shows the White Hare of the Moon, at the foot of a cassia tree, making elixir of immortality

Nine-Dragons1 - A painting of a dragon in the clouds

Nine-Dragons1 - A painting of a dragon in the clouds

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tomb tile with dragon and warrior

Tomb tile with dragon and warrior

Triangular hollow tomb tile with painted dragon and armed warrior design. From the Chinese Western Han Dynasty, dated to the 1st century BC. Found in Luoyang, Henan Province, China. Made of gray earthenware wit... More

Dragon on 万历款填漆戗金云龙纹立柜

Dragon on 万历款填漆戗金云龙纹立柜

Ming dynasty lacquer cabinet with dragon and cloud motifs, from Wanli era

Porcelaine chinoise Guimet 271102

Porcelaine chinoise Guimet 271102

Plate with dragons, rocks and clouds decoration. Wucai porcelain. Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period (1618–1644). From China, Jiangxi, Jingdezhen. Français : Plat à décor de dragons, de rochers et de nuages. Porc... More

Photo of Qing Dynasty Dish with dragons - Public domain dedication

Photo of Qing Dynasty Dish with dragons - Public domain dedication

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Octagonal bowl with dragon and phoenix designs, China, 20th century, glazed ceramic, Doris Duke Foundation

Octagonal bowl with dragon and phoenix designs, China, 20th century, g...

Octagonal bowl with dragon and phoenix designs, China, 20th century, glazed ceramic, Doris Duke Foundation

邓县南朝画像砖青龙

邓县南朝画像砖青龙

A Southern Dynasty brick relief of a winged dragon displayed in Dengxian, Henan, 1958. National Museum: China through the Ages, Exhibit 5.

Owen Jones - Examples of Chinese Ornament - 1867 - plate 055

Owen Jones - Examples of Chinese Ornament - 1867 - plate 055

This image shows plate LV (= 55). Jones’ original description of this plate from his “Description of the plates” (page 9–15), transcribed literally, using Jones’ orthography: “From a surface-enamelled copper B... More

Owen Jones - Examples of Chinese Ornament - 1867 - plate 064

Owen Jones - Examples of Chinese Ornament - 1867 - plate 064

This image shows plate LXIV (= 64). Jones’ original description of this plate from his “Description of the plates” (page 9–15), transcribed literally, using Jones’ orthography: “From various objects in cloison... More

Ice-dragon

Ice-dragon

Public domain photograph related to the history of China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sing Chong Company ad 1906 (cropped)

Sing Chong Company ad 1906 (cropped)

Sing Chong Company advertisement

HK Kennedy Town Kwun Lung Lau 2

HK Kennedy Town Kwun Lung Lau 2

Smithfield 士美非路, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong (By KennedyTom).

HK WC Spring Garden Lane 春園街 Dragon MJ

HK WC Spring Garden Lane 春園街 Dragon MJ

灣仔舊區街道 Wanchai old streets, Hong Kong. (A1 Wong East). 灣仔春園街