Chinese begging tons that hurt themselves, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1728 print Leaf with three performances of Chinese begging tons. At the top left: a begging tonnik pushes his head against a stone to receive charity from passers -by. At the top right: A begging tonnik has lit a fire on his head to receive charity from passers -by. Under: a spiritual fine and is flogged because he has been seen with a woman. Numbered at the top right: 132. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Religious Functionaries ~ Traditional Chinese religions. Penitent, sudden; 'Penance', 'repentance', 'repentance of
Chinese begging tons that hurt themselves, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1728 print Leaf with three performances of Chinese begging tons. At the top left: a begging tonnik pushes his head against a stone to receive charity from passers -by. At the top right: A begging tonnik has lit a fire on his head to receive charity from passers -by. Under: a spiritual fine and is flogged because he has been seen with a woman. Numbered at the top right: 132. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Religious Functionaries ~ Traditional Chinese religions. Penitent, sudden; 'Penance', 'repentance', 'repentance of the apati', 'Purgation of sins' (Ripa)
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