Asian Art, Glass and European Ceramics - 29th November 2006

Lot 90

A rare engraving from the set recording the Emporer Qianlong's military campaign

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £460

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Description

A rare engraving from the set recording the Emporer Qianlong's military campaign, 1755-9, depicting the battle of Kulonggui, a great Chinese victory against the Hui Muslim tribe in 1755, after a drawing by Jean Damascene, engraved by Aliamet, 51cm x 88.5cm. Cf. The Andrew Franklin Collection of Asian Art, Christie's, 10 May 2006, lot 108.