Pu-Quà. A Viper-Seller. / Un Marchand de Viperes. At the pole carried over the shoulder the different cases hang. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). 1799. Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Canton, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 34.2 x 25.3 cm.

From Lipperheide Le 17. – With explanation sheet in English-French parallel text. – Impression from 1818 on large strong Whatman paper. The text sheet with the year 1811. – Two sides trimmed to platemark, but unessential for much white platemargin.

“ There are many different kinds of serpents which the Chinese take medicinally, or for food … The characters on the small board carried by the figure in this plate are highly recommendatory of the virtues of the reptiles beneath. ”

Offer no. 14,632 / EUR  158. (c. US$ 204.) + shipping

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

„ herzlichen Dank für die rasche und ausführliche Behandlung meiner Anfrage. Ich bestelle hiermit beide o. a. Gebote … bin ich auch mit Vorauszahlung einverstanden “

(Frau R. R., 20. November 2002)