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Macchine idrauliche. (Chinese hydraulic machines)
Aquatint with original coloring by G. Rossi, taken from Giulio Ferrario's work Le Costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernement, de la milice, de la religion, des...
Date: Milan, 1827
Tende, Stendardi (Chinese Military Equipment)
Aquatint with original coloring by Antonio Rancati, taken from Giulio Ferrario's work Le Costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernement, de la milice, de la religi...
Date: Milan, 1827
Soldato nel suo compito uniforme (Chinese soldier in full battle dress)
Aquatint with original coloring by Antonio Rancati, taken from Giulio Ferrario's work Le Costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernement, de la milice, de la religi...
Date: Milan, 1827
Charlatans qui se mêlent de vendre le vent de la Chine. Dévots mendiants de la Chine et charlatans qui se promènent sur des tigres apprivoisés, . . .
Two fascinating engraving on one sheet depicting Chinese charlatans. Engraved by Bernard Picart. Published in Jean Frederic Bernard's monumental "Cérémonies et coutu...
Date: Amsterdam, J.F. Bernard c.1736
Idole que les chinois appellant, le dieu de l´immortalité, et qu´ils disent presider a leur Fortune. . .
Four fascinating engraving on one sheet depicting Chinese gods. "Idole que les chinois appellant, le dieu de l´immortalité, et qu´ils disent presider a leur Fortune....
Date: Amsterdam, J.F. Bernard c.1736
Attaque & prise des forts du Pei-Ho Le 21 Août 1860, par les troupes Françaises et Anglaises.
In 1860, an Anglo-French force gathered at Hong Kong and then carried out a landing at Pei Tang on August 1, and a successful assault on the Taku Forts on August 21.This ...
Date: Paris, ca.1865
Peking.
Fine panoramic view of Peking. From Olfert Dapper mission to China, 1662-1663. Printed by Jacob van Meurs, title of the book: Gedenckwaerdig bedrijf der Nederlandsche Oos...
Date: Amsterdam, 1670
Le dedans du Palais de l'Empereur de Chine à Peking.
This so called optical print shows the imperial palace, the Forbidden City in Peking, China. In the foreground a large courtyard is depicted, surrounded by buildings. Thr...
Date: Augsburg, 1760
Vue de la Rue des Marchands Chinoises a Nankin.
1760 - OPTICAL PRINT - Illustrating a street in 18th-century Nanjing, one of China’s most important historic capitals.
Date: Augsburg, 1760
Designs for porcelain vases with Chinese motif.
Hand colored design of 13 vases with attractive patterns of a classic Chinese motif. In right "Planche d'aquarelle N° 04004" and the numbers 7.404, 2.074, 8.930...
Date: Desvres, 1905 - 1925
Designs for porcelain vase with Chinese motif.
With attractive pattern of a classic Chinese motif. In top "Planche d'aquarelle N° 04510" and the numbers 2,198. Original design created by the Sevres artist Ga...
Date: Desvres, 1905 - 1925
A Map and History of Peiping; formerly known as Peking; capital of provinces, princedoms and kingdoms since 1121 B.C. . .
The uncommon second edition of this very decorative and informative pictorial map of Beijing and surrounding areas whimsically illustrates the Forbidden City, essential e...
Date: The Peiyang Press, Ltd. Tientsin-Peiping, 1936
Habillement de l'Empereur de la Chine & des Dames de son Palais..
This impressive engraving is a wonderful example of Chatelain’s elegant plates.Divided in 3 panels, showing examples of costumes of Chinese ladies and those of the king o...
Date: Amsterdam, ca. 1728
Plan du Tien-tang ou du temple, où l'empereur sacrifie à Chang-ti sous le titre de souverain seigneur de la terre.
Nice example of d'Anville's plan of Tien-tang temple, from "Atlas général de la Chine..."" prepared by Jesuit missionaries and commissioned by Emperor Kang...
Date: Paris, P.G. Le Mercier, 1735
Vue perspective de la grande Ceremonie du Couronnement de l'Empereur de la Chine.
So-called optical print illustrating the crowning of the Chinese emperor. It shows the throne at the center.Mondhare was a well-known publisher of optical prints, establi...
Date: Paris, 1761
![[A Chinese vessel ] Naves Chinensibus usitatae velis arundineis & anchoris ligneis.](/uploads/cache/29498-250x250.jpg)
[A Chinese vessel ] Naves Chinensibus usitatae velis arundineis & anchoris ligneis.
Showing a Chinese vessel, print taken from Linschoten's famous voyages to the East of 1583-92, here published by De Bry the year after they first appeared as a separate b...
Date: Frankfurt, 1599
