Subject: Torture--China--Pictorial works

Six Chinese punishments. [Chinese punishment]
AuthorAnonymous 無名氏
Place[China]
Publishern.p.
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
TypeAlbum (Paintings)
Series
ShelfRare Book Cabinet
Call NumberJC599.C5 S6
Description1 album : [6 gouache paintings] ; 17 x 21 cm.
NoteFlyleaf 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