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Bridge of Chains in China. Antique print Szechuan province. c1782.

Bridge of Chains in China. Antique print Szechuan province. c1782.

by Harrison & Co

Qing Dynasty Iron Chain Bridge over the Dadu River. 18th century antique print.

Early original copperplate engraving by Scott after the drawing by Metz, 'Published as Act directs by Harrison & Co. Nov. 1, 1782.' This and the "Road of Pillars" (above) are a wonderful pair of Chinese engineering marvels!

Page size: 205 x 265mm (8 x 10.75 inches). Intaglio impression (platemark) is 160 x 205mm (6 1/4 x 8 inches). This paper has been 'stretched' from pressure over plate while printing. There is also slight soiling of the page edge(s as is to be expected when paper is a few hundred years old).

Stock Number: apChHCoPrice: $45.00

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