Mandarins.

(Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Mallet Prints, Ethnic Views, Costume Prints, Qing Empire, China, Mandarin).

Issued 1719, Frankfort, Germany for A.M. Mallet.

Charming early 18th century "miniature" copper engraved ethnic costume print, with very pleasing detailed full hand color.

The Mandarin holds a golden staff in his hand, a long jewelled sword attached to his belt, great crown hat, a youthful attendant servant boy beside him.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style of image quite unique to this time in printed history.

Sheet measures c. 7 3/4 " H x 5 3/4 " W.

Printed area measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4 " W

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 3.

[B14721].