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Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells
Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells to find customers, QIng Dynasty. He carries a stool and bucket on a bamboo yoke, along with razor, scissors, strop, etc. 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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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, depicts an itinerant Chinese barber during the Qing Dynasty. The barber is shown ringing his finger bells to attract potential customers. Balanced on a bamboo yoke, he carries a stool, a bucket, and various tools of his trade, including a razor, scissors, and strop. The itinerant barber was a common sight in Chinese society during this period, traveling from village to village to provide shaving and haircutting services to the local population. The use of finger bells was an effective way for the barber to announce his presence and let people know that he was available for business. The intricate details of the barber's clothing, the bamboo yoke, and the various tools are beautifully rendered in this engraving, providing a glimpse into the daily life and traditions of China during the Qing Dynasty.
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