Chinese Royal Banquet in Canton, 1668, Paper

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Antique print china titled 'convivium proregum ante muos cantonis'. Old print depicting the royal banquet just outside the wall of … Read more Antique print china titled 'convivium proregum ante muos cantonis'. Old print depicting the royal banquet just outside the wall of the chinese city of canton with (a) the old viceroy, (b) the young viceroy, (c) the tutang, (d) the two ambassadors, (e) two mandarins, (f) the king's musicians, (g) five royal parasols. This print originates from the latin edition of nieuhof's work titled 'legatio batavica ad magnum tartariæ chamum sungteium (\.)'. Artists and engravers: johan / jan / johannes nieuhof / nieuhoff / neuhof (1618-1672) was a dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to brazil, china and india. Condition: good, toning on folding line. Few small spots, please study image carefully. Date: 1668 overall size: 37 x 31 cm. Image size: 29 x 18 cm. this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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