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Viper seller and stocking maker, Qing Dynasty
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Viper seller and stocking maker, Qing Dynasty
Viper seller and stocking maker sewing cloth stockings, Qing Dynasty. The viper seller carries a bucket of live vipers and a basket with a jar of medicinal snake broth. 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 intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the vivid scene of a Qing Dynasty viper seller and stocking maker at work. The image, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, depicts a man seated at a low table, intently focusing on the intricate task of sewing cloth stockings. A basket filled with finished stockings is nearby, while a half-empty bucket of live vipers and a jar of medicinal snake broth rest on the table before him. The viper seller, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, holds a long-handled basket, its contents hidden from view. His expression is serious, as he carefully selects a viper from the bucket to add to the jar of broth simmering on the table. The steam rising from the jar adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. The use of live vipers in traditional Chinese medicine dates back to ancient times, and the belief in their healing properties continues to this day. The seller's wares were highly sought after by those seeking cures for various ailments. The stocking maker, on the other hand, provided a more mundane but essential service, creating stockings for the local population. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textured fabric of the stockings to the delicate patterns on the seller's clothing, transport us back to a time long past. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and richness to the image, making it a true work of art.
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