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- since 1959 -

 

Pu-Quà. A Pillow-Seller. / Un Marchand d’Oreillers. Carrying the cushions woven from reed at a pole over his shoulder and looking for customers. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Cantòn, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 26.4 x 22.9 cm.

According to Lipperheide Le 21 after-engraving about 1810 after Dadley’s print of 1799 (Lipperheide Le 17). – With explanation sheet in German-French parallel text.

Pu-Quà Chinese Pillow-Seller

“ Les Chinois se servent d’oreillers de canne, surtout pendent l’été ou lorsqu’ils voyagent, et ils les couvrent quelquefois de cuir ou de peau. Ils sont bien léger et élastique. Ces oreillers étant creux, on en fait quelquefois une espece de malle ou de portemanteau, et on y met ce qu’il faut pour écrire, etc. ”

Offer no. 14,613 / EUR  148. (c. US$ 207.) + shipping

 

A large selection from Pu-Quà’s colored Chinese professions :
With new Diligence to Work

 


 


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