The costume of China : illustrated by sixty engravings : with explanations in English and French (1800)
Mason, George Henry, author, Miller, William, 1769-1844, bookseller, Gosnell, Samuel, printer, Mason, George Henry. Costume of China, Mason, George Henry. Costume of China. French, Dadley, J., engraver, Pu-Qúa, illustrator · leaf 199
PLATE XLVL A VIPER-SELLER. There are many different kinds of serpents which the Chinese takemedicinally, or for food. The viper, in particular, is conveyed aboutfor sale in baskets, tubs, or jars, either alive or made into broth. Thecharacters on the small board carried by the figure in this plate…
Clothing and dress · Manners and customs
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