A Chinese soldier of infantry,or tiger of war. The missionaries have denominated them 'tigers of war',from their dress,which has some resemblance to that animal; being striped and having ears on the cap.He holds a scimitar and shield made of wicker or basket-work. On the shield is the face of a monster to intimidate the enemy. Image taken from The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings. Originally published in William Miller: London,1805 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / British Library |
Bildgröße: | 4084 px × 5547 px |
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