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Rare Antique Print of the Chinese Cavalry, 1668
$430
€380 · £325
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1668
- Sheet size
- 12.2 × 14.8 in (31 × 37.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good, toning on folding line. Few small spots, please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Uniforms & regiments
- Era
- Before 1700, Pike and siege
- Stock no.
- f_29258652
Antique print China titled 'Ordo equitanis exercitus'. Old print depicting the cavalry. 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: 37.5 x 31 cm.
Image size: 31 x 20 cm.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
