RM2B37P9N–Return of Commodore Perry, Officers and Men of the Squadron, from an Official Visit to the Prince Regent at Shui, Capital of Lew Chew, (Ryukyu Islands), June 6th 1853, print 1855
RMHKCTP8–Royal Seal of Ryukyu
RMR2K9HN–The Sacred Spring at Jogaku (Jogaku reisen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei). Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760-1849 Tokyo (Edo)). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm); 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm). Date: 1832. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
RM2B016FJ–Japan: 'The First Ryukyuan Mission to Edo, 1609-1611'. Detail of handscroll painting, 17th century. Over the course of Japan's Edo period, the Okinawan Kingdom of Ryūkyū sent eighteen missions to Edo, the capital of Tokugawa Japan. The unique pattern of these diplomatic exchanges evolved from models established by the Chinese, but without denoting any predetermined relationship to China or to the Chinese world order. The Kingdom became a vassal to the Japanese feudal domain of Satsuma following Satsuma's 1609 invasion of Ryūkyū, and as such were expected to pay tribute to the shogunate.
RF2HK64BK–Inspired by Stationery Box with Design of Squirrels among Grapevines, Ryūkyūan, Second Shō dynasty, 1470–1879, 17th century, Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold-foil decoration, Made in Ryukyu Islands, Japan, Asia, Lacquerware, 5 1/8 x 17 13/16 x 14 1/8 in. (13 x 45.2 x 35.8 cm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture
RMGW5XR1–Ryukyu dance. Okinawa traditional dance.
RMKDYF9W–Weaving from Taketomi Folk Art Museum, Taketomi Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMP0B5F0–. English: Ryukyu Trading Port, byobu, Urasoe Art Museum, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan 日本語: 琉球交易港図屏風 . C19. Unknown C19 artist 20 Ryukyu Trading Port (Urasoe Art Museum)
RMPF79YB–White Easter Flower photograph composited from the same image flipped left and right..
RM2PDYPMX–The Sacred Spring at Jōgaku (Jōgaku reisen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) 1832 by Katsushika Hokusai
RMWDYAR1–Sangoku tsūran zusetsu ( An Illustrated Description of Three Countries ) Ryukyu sansho awasete sanjurokuto no zu ( map of Ryukyu three districts thirty six islands ) by Hayashi Shihei, 1785, published in 1786 ( Edo Period )
RF2AY3EGC–OKINAWA, JAPAN - MARCH 24, 2017: The Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall. The hall is part of Peace Memorial Park which is dedicated to the Battle of Okinawa
RMARRJ0A–Black belt Karate Sensei outside traditional Okinawan building.
RM2E2JD52–Bamboo Hedge at Kumemura (Kumemura chikuri), from the series Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei), ca. 1832.
RMKB13A6–Mermaid statue, Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki, Japan
RMCY5NED–A popular attraction at Ryukyu Village is to paint your own pottery Shiisa - the stone lion god of Okinawa, Japan.
RF2BN4CPT–Naha, Okinawa prefecture / Japan - February 27, 2018: Throne of the old Ryukyu kings of Okinawa in the Shuri castle, Naha, capital of Okinawa prefectu
RFR032HK–Okinawa / Japan - October 9, 2018: Shurijo Castle served as the proud and dignified center of Ryukyu Kingdom and its politics, foreign affairs and cul
RMJ4HEGX–Ryukyu koji
RM2CMRR8P–Joseon King to Ryukyu King 1500.
RMHKGGF2–Ryukyu funeral
RMRX6RRN–Evening Moon at Izumizaki (Izumizaki yagetsu), from the series 'Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei)'. Katsushika Hokusai ?? ??; Japanese, 1760-1849. Date: 1827-1837. Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 15 in. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.
RM2B01ATY–China: A Mongol/Yuan Dynasty war junk (Hai Fanchuan). Drawing from the book 'Liuqiu Guozhi Lue' (Annals of Ryukyu) by Zhou Huang (1714-1785), c. 1757-1759. A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century CE. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout Southeast Asia and India, but primarily in China.
RF2HK5MJ6–Inspired by Covered Box with Figural, Animal, Floral and Geometric Decoration, Ryūkyūan, Second Shō dynasty, 1470–1879, 18th century, Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Made in Ryukyu Kingdom, Japan, Asia, Lacquerware, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (16.5 x 24.1 x 14.6 cm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture
RMGW5XMX–Ryukyu dance. Okinawa traditional dance.
RMKDYFA4–Weaving from Taketomi Folk Art Museum, Taketomi Island, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
RMP01HR5–. English: Night Moon at Izumisaki from Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands, by Hokusai, Urasoe Art Museum, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan 琉球八景 泉崎夜月 . circa 1832. Hokusai (1760-1849) 8 Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Night Moon at Izumisaki
RMKCDXGD–1781, Japanese Temmei 1 Manuscript Map of Taiwan and the Ryukyu Dominion
RM2PDYRB1–Autumn Sky at Chōkō (Chōkō shūsei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 by Katsushika Hokusai
RF2EFHJB4–Interiors of a room, Ryukyu, Yaeyama, Japan
RFR3D037–Okinawa, Japan - March 10, 2013 : Unidentified female dancer performing Okinawa traditional dance at Shuri Castle
RMCW0JTX–A dancer during an 'eisa' event in Naha, Okinawa walks to the next performance location.
RM2A522P4–Sake Bottle: Ryukyu Namban Ware, 1700s. Note the rich colour gradations over the body that range from a deep brown to olive to ochre to a rust-red. The incised and gauged markings on the bottle contribute to the bottle's rustic texture.
RMKAXR1G–Traditional masks, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RMCY5NEW–A popular activity for visitors to Ryukyu Village is to paint their own pottery Shiisa - the stone lion god of Okinawa, Japan.
RF2BN4CKX–Naha, Okinawa prefecture / Japan - February 27, 2018: Throne of the old Ryukyu kings of Okinawa in the Shuri castle, Naha, capital of Okinawa prefectu
RMPFYBC2–White Easter Flower photograph composited from the same image flipped left and right..
RMJ4F850–Ryukyu 1832
RMW44XPJ–Comb, Okinawa Main Island, Second Sho Dynasty, Ryukyu Kingdom, 19th century, water buffalo horn -
RMHKMA6J–1781 Japanese Temmei 1 Manuscript Map of Taiwan and the Ryukyu Dominion - Geographicus - TaiwanRyukyu-unknown-1781
RMRX5DFK–Evening Glow at Jungai (Jungai sekisho), from the series 'Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyu hakkei)'. Katsushika Hokusai ?? ??; Japanese, 1760-1849. Date: 1827-1837. Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 14 7/8 in. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.
RM2B027X1–The Ryukyu Islands (琉球諸島 Ryūkyū-shotō), known in Japanese as the Nansei Islands (南西諸島 Nansei-shotō, lit. 'Southwest Islands') are a chain of volcanic Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan. The largest of the islands is Okinawa.
RF2HTW5A1–Art inspired by Child's Robe, 19th century, Japan (Ryūkyū Islands), Banana fiber (basho), cotton, 42 x 37 in. (106.68 x 93.98 cm), Textiles-Costumes, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RMGW5XKD–Ryukyu dance. Okinawa traditional dance.
RF2FY8RD8–Watercolor illustration of tropic fish pearlscale butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus)
RMP0B5D2–. English: Sacred Fountain at Castle Peak from Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands, by Hokusai, Urasoe Art Museum, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan 日本語: 琉球八景 城岳霊泉 . circa 1832. Hokusai (1760-1849) 8 Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Sacred Fountain at Castle Peak
RFM9F5XH–Shisa in Okinawa, Japan
RM2PDYN4C–Pines and Waves at Ryūtō (Ryūtō shōtō), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 by Katsushika Hokusai
RM2H1CYPX–Okinawan Ryukyu dragon stone sculpture and stone sign where is inscribed Chatan Park in japanese on the sunset beach in the American Village of Okinaw
RFR3D000–Okinawa, Japan - March 10, 2013 : Unidentified female dancer performing Okinawa traditional dance at Shuri Castle
RM2M7AT5G–A craftsman putting the finishing touches on a batch of 'sanshin' instruments. I noticed the scene and asked if I could step in for some photos.
RMDE80B4–From the series Eight views of the Ryukyu Islands, mid 19th century.
RMKAXR1T–Offerings collected in shells, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RMCY5NFC–A popular activity for visitors to Ryukyu Village is to paint their own pottery Shiisa - the stone lion god of Okinawa, Japan.
RF2BN4DRE–Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum in Naha, capital of Okinawa prefecture of Japan
RFW2X7X6–Chatan, Japan - September 17 2018: Okinawan Ryukyu dragon stone sculpture where it's inscribed Sunset Beach in japanese alphabet
RMJ4GWN0–Ryukyu Kingdom Seal
RMW3GY0K–Cinerary Urn, Tsuboya ware, Okinawa Main Island, Second Sho Dynasty, Ryukyu Kingdom, 19th century, ceramics
RMHTN4DM–Ryukyu Trading Port (Urasoe Art Museum)
RMPB0GCR–Stationery Box with Decoration of Grapes and Squirrels. Culture: Japan (Ryukyu Islands). Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm); D. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm). Date: 17th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
RM2B030JC–The Ryukyu Kingdom (historical English name: Lewchew, Luchu, or Loochoo) was an independent kingdom that ruled most of the Ryukyu Islands from the 15th to the 19th century. The kings of Ryukyu unified Okinawa Island and extended the kingdom to the Amami Islands in modern-day Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan. Despite its small size, the kingdom played a central role in the maritime trade networks of medieval East and Southeast Asia.
RF2HTTGHH–Art inspired by Bingata Panel with Tree Peonies, 20th century, Japan (Ryūkyū Islands), Cotton tabby, 18 1/4 x 15 in. (46.4 x 38.1 cm), Textiles, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RMGW5XNH–Ryukyu dance. Okinawa traditional dance.
RM2M4G2HD–Wild Boar, Sus scrofa, (primer, 1870), Wildschwein, sanglier
RMP01HR6–. English: Pines and Waves at Ryudo (Dragon Cavern) from Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands, by Hokusai, Urasoe Art Museum, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan 日本語: 琉球八景 龍洞松濤 . circa 1832. Hokusai (1760-1849) 8 Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Pines and Waves at Ryudo
RMK777TY–Elementary school children taking part in tegumi a traditional form of wrestling from Okinawa. Shioya, Ogimi Village, Okinawa, Japan
RM2PDYPDM–The Sacred Spring at Jōgaku (Jōgaku reisen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 by Katsushika Hokusai
RFH01D0W–Japan map with flag
RFR3CYY9–Okinawa, Japan - March 10, 2013 : Unidentified female dancer performing Okinawa traditional dance at Shuri Castle
RFT60227–A picture showing the plant of Sago Cycad or Cycas Revoluta is known as the palm king sago, but it is not a palm, vintage line drawing or engraving il
RMDE7BWY–Bamboo Hedge at Kumemura (Kumemura chikuri). From the series Eight views of the Ryukyu Islands. Artist: Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849)
RMKAXR1B–Offerings collected in shells, Yaeyama Islands, Taketomi island, Japan
RMCY5NBE–A worker at the Ryukyu Village on the main island of Okinawa, Japan helps two young boys paint pottery Shiisa - lion god statues
RF2BN4CKN–Shurijo Castle, former capital of Ryukyu Kingdom, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
RMCW0JT2–Performers during an 'eisa' festival walk to the next performance location.
RMJ4G2H6–Royal Seal of Ryukyu
RMW3GY17–Cinerary Urn, Tsuboya ware, Okinawa Main Island, Second Sho Dynasty, Ryukyu Kingdom, 19th century, ceramics
RMHTN4DP–Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Pines and Waves at Ryudo
RMPANHKE–Cabinet with Design of Butterflies. Culture: Japan (Ryukyu Islands). Dimensions: H. 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm); W. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm); D. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm). Date: 18th century. Butterflies and flowers are often found in the visual arts of China and the Ryukyu Islands in the eighteenth century. The butterflies decorating this cabinet were painted in black and gold lacquer and inlaid with pearl shell. The overall shape of the cabinet and the four small feet show parallels to Japanese art. A large opening in the shape of a swastika in the cabinet's back wall suggests that it was once used to hous
RM2B030JB–The Ryukyu Kingdom (historical English name: Lewchew, Luchu, or Loochoo) was an independent kingdom that ruled most of the Ryukyu Islands from the 15th to the 19th century. The kings of Ryukyu unified Okinawa Island and extended the kingdom to the Amami Islands in modern-day Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan. Despite its small size, the kingdom played a central role in the maritime trade networks of medieval East and Southeast Asia.
RF2HW3A3C–Art inspired by Bingata Panel with Tree Peonies, 20th century, Japan (Ryūkyū Islands), Cotton tabby, 18 1/2 x 15 in. (47 x 38.1 cm), Textiles, Mrs. Teruyo Shinohara and her pupils, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RMGW5XMN–Ryukyu dance. Okinawa traditional dance.
RFGD82NN–Shisha, Lion and Dog Guardian in Okinawa
RMP01HR4–. English: Bamboo Fence at Kume Village from Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands, by Hokusai, Urasoe Art Museum, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan 日本語: 琉球八景 粂村竹籬 . circa 1832. Hokusai (1760-1849) 8 Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Bamboo Hedge at Kume Village
RMK777RC–Elementary school children taking part in tegumi a traditional form of wrestling from Okinawa. Shioya, Ogimi Village, Okinawa, Japan
RM2PDYGXC–Evening Glow at Jungai (Jungai sekishō), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei) ca. 1832 by Katsushika Hokusai
RF2R8J5GK–Dragon statue. The Buddhist temple is distinguished by its elaborate sculptures of vivid orange and black colors in Thailand.
RFR3CYXA–Okinawa, Japan - March 10, 2013 : Unidentified female dancer performing Okinawa traditional dance at Shuri Castle
RF2C0WT52–Small statue of Shisa the guardian half lion half dog idol at Okinawa Naha Japan sitting on a fence
RMDE7BX1–Jungai sekisho (Evening glow at Jungai). From the series Eight views of the Ryukyu Islands. Artist: Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849)
RM2H1CYP5–Protective deity Shisa lion sculpture on the front of the Kankaimon gate of Shuri Castle in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Pre
RMCY5NFT–A young woman paints a pottery Shiisa - the stone lion god of Okinawa, Japan.
RF2BN4BHB–Shurijo Castle, former capital of Ryukyu Kingdom, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
RMCW0JR2–An 'eisa' dance performer walks down the street towards the next location to perform.
RMJ32N1X–Burial Jar of Ryukyu
RM2E0YHNR–Liquor bottle, Tsuboya ware, Okinawa Main Island, Second Sho dynasty, Ryukyu kingdom, 1800s AD, ceramic
RMHTN4DJ–Eight Views of the Ryukyu Islands by Hokusai (Urasoe Art Museum) - Night Moon at Izumisaki
RMPAR95X–Footed Tray with Figures in a Landscape. Culture: Japan (Ryukyu Islands). Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm); D. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm) Storage Box: 8 5/8 x 17 3/8 x 11 1/2 in. (21.9 x 44.1 x 29.2 cm). Date: early 17th century. During the Edo period, luxury basketry items sometimes received rich lacquer decoration, as with this rare red-lacquer footed tray. Made in Ryukyu (Okinawa) and embellished with a Chinese landscape, it indicates an extensive artistic exchange between the Ryukyu Islands and China. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
RM2B030J8–The Ryukyu Kingdom (historical English name: Lewchew, Luchu, or Loochoo) was an independent kingdom that ruled most of the Ryukyu Islands from the 15th to the 19th century. The kings of Ryukyu unified Okinawa Island and extended the kingdom to the Amami Islands in modern-day Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan. Despite its small size, the kingdom played a central role in the maritime trade networks of medieval East and Southeast Asia.
RF2HW3A3W–Art inspired by Bingata Panel with Tree Peonies and Peacocks, 20th century, Japan (Ryūkyū Islands), Cotton tabby, 17 x 14 1/2 in. (43.2 x 36.8 cm), Textiles, Mrs. Teruyo Shinohara and her pupils, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
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