Antique Print of the Death of the Last Ming Emperor in China, 1746

Reference
JAK-591
Date
1746
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.0 x 19.0 cm (9.8 x 7.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 160

Antique print titled 'Mort du dernier Empereur Chinois de la Race de Ming en 1644'. Print of the death of the last Chinese Emperor of the Ming dynasty in 1644. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Artists and Engravers: Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French author and novelist.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1746 Overall size: 19 x 25 cm Image size: 14 x 19 cm

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