Religion · 18th century
€ 180
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Antique print titled 'Ville de Tong Cheu - Pellerinage pour obtenir une année fertile'. Decorative panoramic view of the city of Tongzhou, China. Also shows a pilgrimage for a fertile year. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Chedel. Pierre Quentin Chedel (1705-1763) was a French etcher and engraver.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1746
Overall size: 18 x 25.5 cm
Image size: 14 x 19 cm
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