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LS Plate 164 from the John Reeves Collection
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LS Plate 164 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings
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LS Plate 164: A Detailed Illustration of a Chinese Barbel from the John Reeves Collection This exquisite illustration, LS Plate 164, is a testament to the remarkable work of John Reeves, a 19th century Tea Inspector who traveled extensively in China to expand his vast collection of Chinese natural history drawings. The illustration depicts a Chinese Barbel (Barbus spp.), a common cyprinid fish native to the rivers and lakes of Asia. Reeves' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the fish's anatomical features, particularly its elongated, finely-toothed barbel, which is used for sensing food in murky waters. The fish's ray-finned body, characteristic of the Actinopterygii order, is shown in profile, revealing the distinct scales and the delicate, bony structure of its skeleton. The illustration is a valuable addition to the Cypriniformes, a large order of ray-finned fish that includes the carps, minnows, and loaches. This particular species of barbel belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which is the largest family of freshwater fish. Reeves' collection, which includes over 2,000 drawings, is a significant contribution to the study of Asian bony fish, providing a detailed record of the diverse aquatic life of China during the 19th century. This illustration, with its stunning detail and accurate representation, continues to captivate and inspire researchers and enthusiasts of natural history today.
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