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Chinese jack of all trades with bamboo yoke
Chinese jack of all trades with bamboo yoke, tools, portable forge, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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Andrea Antoine Arts Bamboo Baptiste Bertin Breton Cardon Forge Freschi Henri Leonard Jean Baptiste Howlett Jack Manufactures Portable Repairs Tools Trades Yoke
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving captures the essence of a Chinese jack of all trades at work during the Qing Dynasty. The artisan is depicted wearing traditional Chinese clothing, with a bamboo yoke balanced across his shoulders, supporting a portable forge. The yoke, made from bamboo poles, was a common tool used by itinerant blacksmiths and metalworkers in China to transport their forges from one location to another. In this image, the jack of all trades is shown using a variety of tools to repair and create metal objects. The forge, fueled by charcoal, is used to heat metal for shaping and welding. Nearby, a hammer, anvil, and tongs are arranged on a wooden stand, ready for use. The artisan's dexterity and skill are evident as he expertly maneuvers the hammer and tongs, shaping the metal to his will. The intricate details of the engraving, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Chinese craftsman during the Qing Dynasty. The use of handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a beautiful and captivating work of art. This engraving is taken from the comprehensive publication "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc." by Henri-Leonard Jeans Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton, published in London in 1824. It offers a valuable record of Chinese culture and craftsmanship during a time when Europe was first becoming fascinated with the exotic and mysterious land of the Middle Kingdom.
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