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Pearl fishing and the mining of turquoise in Gaindu Province. The yield is brought to Kublai Khan (1216 - 1294). Facsimile (wood engraving) according to the manuscript "Le livre des merveilles de Marco Polo (The Adventures of Marco Polo)", 15th century, in the National Library of Paris (Bibliothèque nationale de France), published in 1888.
One of eight Marco Polo statues in Wat Pho. There is no documentation to show that Marco was ever in Thailand. It is thought he may have met a Thai prince while living in China.
Marco Polo ( 1254 - 8 January 1324 ) was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice Original edition from my own archives Source : Illustrierte Geschichte 1882
Marco Polo (1254-1324) by Noah Brooks. Marco Polo, (Venetian, Italian) was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. Vintage engraving circa late 19th century.
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Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) - Venetian trader who became known through the reports about his trip to China.Though he was not the first European to reach China, Marco Polo was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his experience. This book inspired Christopher Columbus and many other travellers. He also influenced European cartography. Wood engraving, published in 1888.
Arrival of Marco Polo on Hormuz (Persian Gulf). He visited the island twice in 1272 and 1293, as described in his travelogue. Facsimile (wood engraving) according to the manuscript "Le livre des merveilles de Marco Polo (The Adventures of Marco Polo)", 15th century, in the National Library of Paris (Bibliothèque nationale de France), published in 1888.
illustration of Marco Polo
In Coilum on the Malabar Coast in India: the harvest of black pepper. Facsimile (wood engraving) according to the manuscript "Le livre des merveilles de Marco Polo (The Adventures of Marco Polo)", 15th century, in the National Library of Paris (Bibliothèque nationale de France), published in 1888.
Marco Polo portrait from Italian money
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Marco Polo Portrait Engraving, 1254-1324. Source: Kristofer Columbus, Lefnad Och Resor (Christopher Columbus, Life and Voyages), Published in 1893. Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored.
A beautiful fountain called "Fontaine de l'Observatoire" in the southern part of Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France, autumn season, November 2017 Fountain was erected in 1874. Sculptor - Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875)
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of a Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324. Source: Kristofer Columbus, Lefnad Och Resor (Christopher Columbus, Life and Voyages), Published in 1893. Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of a Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324. Source: Kristofer Columbus, Lefnad Och Resor (Christopher Columbus, Life and Voyages), Published in 1893. Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored.
Town Korcula in island Korcula in Croatia with tower which is part of Marco Polo's home
Kublai, Khan of Mongol Empire, in his elephant palanquin. Facsimile (wood engraving) according to the manuscript "Le Livre des Merveilles" (15th century, in the National Library of Paris (Bibliothèque nationale de France), published in 1888.
Kublai was the 5th Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294. He also founded the Yuan dynasty in China as a conquest dynasty in 1271, and ruled as the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294. According to legend, Kublai Khan received the brothers Maffeo and Niccolò Polo from Venice and later his son Marco, who was educated in Kublai's court, learned Chinese and Mongolian customs, and actually became one of Kublai's favored diplomats. Wood engraving, published in 1888.
Illustration from 19th century.
Illustration from 19th century.
Illustration from 19th century.
Niccolò and Maffeo Polo leaving Constantinople for the east, in 1259. Facsimile (wood engraving) according to the manuscript "Le Livre des Merveilles" (15th century, in the National Library of Paris (Bibliothèque nationale de France), published in 1888.
Illustration from 19th century.
Genoa, Liguria, Italy - 10 21 2022: The memorial plaque was placed on the exterior of the Saint George Palace in 1926.
The celebrated explorers in Asia
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of a Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324. Source: Kristofer Columbus, Lefnad Och Resor (Christopher Columbus, Life and Voyages), Published in 1893. Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored.
Korcula, Croatia - July 8th, 2019: The alleged House of Marco Polo in the town and island of Korcula, Croatia. Despite lack of evidence, Korcula town still boasts Marco Polos alleged house of birth.