Mandarin Collection

Aix galericulata, mandarin duck
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

The Mandarin wallpaper design
Chinese wallpaper design entitled The Mandarin, depicting Chinese houses and many bridges crossing over the river. 1922

Racial / China / Mandarin
A Chinese mandarin of ancient times, wearing an ornate costume and carrying a fan

Picture No. 12009584
Mandarin Duck - pair - Germany Date:

Chinese Mandarin
A Chinese Mandarin in ceremonial court costume

Mandarins Wife
The wife of a Chinese mandarin in the fine robes befitting her exalted rank

Reflection of lanterns on Chinese characters, Taichung, Taiwan

Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) and another Christian missionary to China, from China
XIR212396 Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) and another Christian missionary to China, from China Illustrated by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) 1667 (later colouration) by Dutch School

Picture No. 12009583
Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

Duan Inkstone, with carved inscription, Chinese, 18th century (underside) (see also 133017)
PFR133018 Duan Inkstone, with carved inscription, Chinese, 18th century (underside) (see also 133017); 16x18 cm; Private Collection; © Paul Freeman; © Paul Freeman; out of copyright.

3 large Tonkin mandarins (Tong-King, Annam) at the beginning of the 20th century: Quan Bo, Tong-DocCao and Quanam
PCT4262593 3 large Tonkin mandarins (Tong-King, Annam) at the beginning of the 20th century: Quan Bo, Tong-DocCao and Quanam. Photograph by Ch

Mandarins or noblemen in silk, and woman and child, of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere
FLO4624176 Mandarins or noblemen in silk, and woman and child, of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere

House of a Chinese Mandarin (bureaucrat), distinguished by two large flag poles with banners at the gate
FLO4622571 House of a Chinese Mandarin (bureaucrat), distinguished by two large flag poles with banners at the gate. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Portrait of the China-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court
FLO4622351 Portrait of the China-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph by servants and mandarins on a sedan chair with parasol
FLO4622304 Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph by servants and mandarins on a sedan chair with parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern
FLO4634129 Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book

Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer
FLO4624134 Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer. Adapted from Alexander William's An Authentic Account of an Embassy to the Emperor of China

A female offender brought before a Mandarin
5616190 A female offender brought before a Mandarin; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a female offender brought before a Mandarin for Judgement. Dated 19th Century)

A Mandarin bureaucrat on trial
5616185 A Mandarin bureaucrat on trial; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Mandarin bureaucrat facing trial. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1800); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants
FLO4722525 Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority

Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033743 Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.).

Chinese mandarins in military uniform with scimitar and bow, arrow, quiver
FLO4622411 Chinese mandarins in military uniform with scimitar and bow, arrow, quiver. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China
FLO4590223 Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China. Embroidered square on their tunic reveals their rank and type: bird for civil, animal for military

Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving)
XIR217540 Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving) by French School

Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo)
8672164 Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Chinese mandarin)

Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834
JAB4120721 Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834; (add.info.: Chinese mandarin and his courier. Engraving 1834); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Chinese portraits, fauna and flora including musk deer 4, duck 6, golden pheasant 7, tea 8, and camphor 10
FLO4622834 Chinese portraits, fauna and flora including musk deer 4, duck 6, golden pheasant 7, tea 8, and camphor 10. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Ancient Chinese emperor in a four-horse chariot accompanied by mandarins. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4622264 Ancient Chinese emperor in a four-horse chariot accompanied by mandarins. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Chinese mandarin, 18th century, after a Chinese artist. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686530 Chinese mandarin, 18th century, after a Chinese artist. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Prince Ch'un, 1888
1574341 Prince Ch'un, 1888; (add.info.: Photographic print shows I-huan, Prince Ch'un, full-length portrait, seated in full ceremonial dress being distinct from the ordinary Mandarin costume)

Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut
FLO4723337 Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty
FLO4590602 Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty

Chinese emperor and mandarins in ancient dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4622277 Chinese emperor and mandarins in ancient dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Chinese costumes: a mandarin (official officer), the emperor of China sitting on his throne and a Buddhist monk
FLO4634277 Chinese costumes: a mandarin (official officer), the emperor of China sitting on his throne and a Buddhist monk, circa 1800

Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686525 Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China
FLO4590480 A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China. Dress with an embroidered square indicating his rank

Mandarin Linzer Cookies
Diana Popescu

Costumes de Différents Pays, Quans ou Mandarins Chinois, Civil et Militaire, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Quans ou Mandarins Chinois, Civil et Militaire, c1797

Mandarin
Marc van Oostrum

Beauty
Erik Engström

Tulip and Mandarin Orange
Lydia Jacobs

Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Engraving 1868
JAB4121488 Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Engraving 1868 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mandarin Tchung Hao (Chung How), Chinese governor of TIEN TSIN (Tianjin or Tientsin, China)

Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Fall / Pekingese / 1959
CHAMPION CALARTHA MANDARIN OF JEHOL Owned by Aubrey-Jones Date: 1959

Chao Hsia visiting the fields, encouraging people to plant Mulberry trees. Chinese Painting from series about the beneficient governor Chao Hsia, a wise mandarin and perfect Confucian official

Asian culture devices and products, wood engravings, published in 1897
Asian culture devices and products: 1 + 10) Dance staff of the Toba Batak people from Sumatra; 2) Ancestral figure from Nias (Indonesia); 3) Weaving board of the Ainu (Japan); 4 + 17

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"Mandarin: A Multifaceted Tale of Culture, Nature, and History" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of mandarins - a captivating journey that transcends borders and encompasses various dimensions. From the enchanting Aix galericulata, commonly known as the Mandarin duck, to the intricate Mandarin wallpaper design that adorns elegant interiors, this caption unravels the essence of "mandarin" in its diverse forms. Delve into its cultural connotations as we explore China's rich heritage with references to racial identity and Chinese characters reflected on lanterns in Taichung, Taiwan. The term "Mandarin" also alludes to one of China's official languages - Chinese Mandarin - symbolizing communication and linguistic prowess. History intertwines with this narrative as we encounter notable figures like Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), an influential Christian missionary who ventured into China alongside his counterparts. Their encounters shed light on cross-cultural exchange during those times. Picture No. 12009584 captures a mesmerizing scene where lanterns cast their warm glow upon Chinese characters, creating an ethereal ambiance that resonates with traditional festivities and celebrations. Meanwhile, Picture No. 12009583 showcases a vivid still life painting titled "Mandarin Still Life, " which brings forth nature's bounty through vibrant hues and delicate brushstrokes. This artwork pays homage to mandarins' visual allure while celebrating artistic expression. Beyond aesthetics lies another facet of mandarins – Pah tah lom boo or Tartar Brigadier-General 2nd Class Mandarin – representing military rank within historical contexts. This reference highlights how language can transcend everyday conversations and permeate different aspects of society. Lastly but not leastly is the enigmatic presence of "The Mandarin's Wife. " Evoking curiosity about her story within this vast tapestry adds intrigue to our exploration while reminding us that there are countless untold tales waiting to be discovered.