Set of Nine Qing Dynasty Watercolor Paintings on Pith Paper of Torture Scenes

Item Details

Paper

A collection of nine Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) watercolor paintings on pith paper featuring different torture or punishment scenes. Included punishments are banishment, arresting, ling ch’ee, bambooing, parading in the streets, wooden pillory, and more. Each scene has a blue with white fibers border, and the majority include a quick title. No signature was found throughout the set in order to identify an artist.

Condition

- signs of wear to the papers

Dimensions

- above measurement is for the paintings stacked
- visual images measure approximately 6.75″ × 4.00″

Item #

17DCC315-234