Antique print titled 'Forteresse de Tyen Tsing Wey, tirée de Nieuhof'. This plate shows a view of the Chinese city of Tiencien (Tianjin) with on the foreground a fortress / tower. Also depicted are many ships in the harbour. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: circa 1755 Overall size: 20 x 16 cm. Image size: 18 x 13 cm.
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