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Timbuktu, Mali. 09/02/2011
A beautiful woman in Hanfu is reading a book
Famous Taoist Holy Land in China, Dongyue Temple in Beijing
Ancient China Writing Brush Calligraphy
Close-up of Chinese calligraphy. Handwriting art texture background.
Chinese calligraphy works
Konya,Turkey:August 5 ,2022 Antique handwritten koran from Mevlana
Nepali scriptures details from a buddhist bell in Kathmandu.
An intimate portrayal unveils the beauty of Chinese calligraphy meticulously engraved on stone. The characters, etched with precision, narrate a visual story that speaks to the artistry and cultural depth inherent in the ancient craft of calligraphy.Captured with the Leica Q3.
The Memorial Tower for the Martyrs of Tengchong captured by the 198th Division in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China
Ancient China Writing Brush Calligraphy
The Dongui Bogam is a Korean book compiled by Heo Jun and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. The book is regarded important in traditional Korean medicine and one of the classics of Oriental medicine today.
Admire the enigmatic allure of Old Slavic writings, preserved with care, narrating stories of a bygone era
Hanji with the traditional Korean patterns 'Hunminjeongeum' and 'Hangul' engraved on a white background
kek lok si temple hanging on a wall a very old religious text on a wooden panel.
Chinese ancient script,by handwriting
The Longmen Grottoes, located on bothsides of the Yi River to the south of the ancient capital of Luoyang, Henan province, comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. These contain almost 110,000 Buddhist stone statues, more than 60 stupas and 2,800 inscriptions carved on steles. The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving. Here is the beautifl stone carvings of all kinds of Buddist figures.
Ancient Buddhist Scriptures, Thailand.
Ancient China Traditional Chinese Print Books
A historical lease letter from 1890 written in old Dutch spelling, showcasing intricate handwriting and vintage paper texture. For history enthusiasts and collectors of ancient documents photo.
Hands of a Tibetan monk with an ancient prayer book while he is reading in the assembly hall of a monastery in Central Tibet.
The famous poem \
Letterpress printing made of clay, partial close-up, Chinese word
Korean alphabet
Singapore, Singapore - Dec 3rd, 2004: The Thian Hock Temple the oldest Buddhist temple in Singapore located in Chinatown on Telok Ayer Street.
Chimre gompa, Ladakh, India, Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan Buddhism, Small Tibet, Ladakh, India, Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan Buddhism, Little Tibet
Ancient Tangut Script Book
Ancient Burmese books for sale at the souvenir shop.
this is very old Chinese traditional herbal medicine ancient book(Golden Mirror of Medicine),from qing dynasty have more than 200 years(maybe 18th century).the book records the use of acupuncture,herbal medicine and book of changes with chinese script.It is preserved complete by one chinese doctor of my grandfather.
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