CHINA. 'Beggars, laying burning coals on their heads & other austerities', 1746

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'Strolling Beggars, in China, laying burning coals on their heads and using other austerities'. Artist/engraver/cartographer: G. Child. Provenance: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels"; Printed for Thomas Astley, Published by His Majesty's Authority, London. Type: Antique copperplate print.

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Size: 2534px × 1798px
Location: China
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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