Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808

Reference
JAK-534
Date
1808
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
22.5 x 28.5 cm (8.9 x 11.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 350

Antique print titled 'Quantecong, a divinity of the Chinese, which they suppose to have been their first Emperor'.

Engraving of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of China. This print originates from 'The World: or the Present State of the Universe. Being a General and Complete Collection of Modern Voyages and Travels' by Cavendish Pelham.

Artists and Engravers: Published by J. Stratford.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

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