Author | Anonymous 無名氏 |
Place | [China] |
Publisher | n.p. |
Collection | Ricci Institute Library |
Edition | |
Language | English |
Type | Album (Paintings) |
Series | |
Shelf | Rare Book Cabinet |
Call Number | JC599.C5 S6 |
Description | 1 album : [6 gouache paintings] ; 17 x 21 cm. |
Note | Flyleaf title in pencil: Six Chinese punishments. Spine title: Chinese punishment. Album of six 10 x 14. cm painted scenes depicting a criminal sentencing before a magistrate, punishment with bastinado, punishment collar (cangue), twist (rope and rod), dismemberment, and a confinement barrel. Original source unknown. An example of export art. Images appear to be cut from another source and bound in this album. Book-dealers stamp: J. G. Stanoff, Los Angeles |