Hsien Collection

EMPRESS TZ'U HSI
TZU-HSI, AKA HSIAO-CH'IN &C, Empress Dowager. Consort of Emperor Hsien Feng mother of T'ung Chih. Virtual dictator from 1861 until her death in 1908. Date: 1835-1908

Photogravure, Donald Mennie, The Grandeur of the Gorges
Photogravure from a photograph by Donald Mennie, from his book The Grandeur of the Gorges, published in China in 1926. He took the pictures during two trips on the upper Yangtze River in China

c. 1920 China - Yangtze River - Bridge at Wan Hsien
c.1920 China - Yangtze River - Bridge at Wan Hsien by Donald Mennie from the Grandeur of the Gorges

Chinese instruments: Huch in, Sheng, San-hsien and Pipa.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique

Xianxian, China - Traditional Pailou / Paifang Archways
Xianxian (Sienhsien), China - Street scene with traditional Pailou / Paifang Archways Date: circa 1908

Ksien-Ku, one of the Pa Hsien, the Eight Immortals of Taoism, and the only female. Chinese art. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

China / Tongxian
The harbour of Tongxian, previously known as Tong-Chow, Tung-Chow, T ung-hsien etc, on the Bai river 19 km east of Beijing

China - Xianxian - French Jesuit Mission - Childrens Choir
China - Xianxian - French Jesuit Mission - Young children having a lesson outside. Date: circa 1905

TSU HSI (1834 - 1908)
TSU HSI Dowager Empress of China from 1861 - 1908. Date: 1834 - 1908

Ganzhou (Kanchou)
Town on the Gan river, formerly known as Kan-hsien or Kancheu

Joss-House at Ning-Bo
Chinese joss-house, a place of worship where joss-sticks (incense) are burnt, at Ning- bo (previously Ning-po, aka Ning-hsien), Treaty Port opened to European trade 1842

China / Ning-Bo
(previously Ning-po, also known as Ning-hsien) One of the first Treaty Ports, opened to European trade in 1842

Buddhist cave temples, west shore of the Yi River, Longmen, Hsien 672AD, China, Asia

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"Captivating Hsien: A Journey through Imperial China and its Musical Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Hsien, where Empress Tz'u Hsi's legacy still echoes through time. This captivating caption takes you on a visual tour of Xianxian, China, adorned with traditional Pailou archways that transport you to a bygone era. As we delve deeper into this cultural odyssey, Chinese instruments such as the hauntingly beautiful Huch in, soul-stirring Sheng, melodious San-hsien, and mesmerizing Pipa come alive. These ancient musical treasures resonate with the spirit of centuries-old traditions and evoke emotions beyond words. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes captured by Donald Mennie's photogravures from "The Grandeur of the Gorges. " One such masterpiece transports us to c. 1920 China - Yangtze River - Bridge at Wan Hsien. The bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity amidst nature's grandeur. Mennie's artistry continues to unfold before our eyes as we witness awe-inspiring scenes along the Yangtze River. Each photogravure reveals cascading waterfalls crashing against rugged cliffsides and mist-shrouded mountains standing tall against an endless sky. The sheer magnificence leaves us humbled and awestruck. Hsien beckons explorers seeking not only beauty but also history etched within every stone and note played on these ancient instruments, and is a place where empresses once ruled with grace while melodies filled palaces' hallowed halls. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we uncover the secrets hidden within Hsien's rich tapestry – an exploration that will leave you captivated by its imperial past and enchanted by its timeless allure.