Author: Basire, Isaac, 1704-1768

Death of the last Chinese emperor of the Ming in 1644. Chinese actors. [Engraving]
Date1745
Publish_locationLondon
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CollectionRicci Institute Library
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LanguageEnglish
Record_typeEngraving
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Call Number[1] ND1049.6.C5 A78 1745
Description1 sheet : 2 engraved images ; 37 x 24 cm.
NoteDeath of the last Chinese empr of the Ming in 1644 from Nieuhof. Chinese actors from Nieuhof / [G. Child, I. Basire sculpt].
Copper plate engraving published 1743-1747 by Thomas Astley, London for "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" by John Green (Compiler) and Thomas Astley from Nieuhof.
2 plates printed on single sheet: Plate 15, No. 7, page 27 -- Plate 16, no.7, page 39.

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SubjectChina--History--Ming dynasty, 1368-1644--Pictorial works China--Description and travel--17th-18th centuries Actors--China--Illustrations--18th century