China, Chinese & Tartar priests, 1730.

"Lamas Tartarian Priests" and "Mendicant Priests of China. A Lewd Priest under chastisement. Punishment of another for abandoning ye monastic course of life" engraved by C.DuBosc after a picture by Bernard Picart, published in Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Various Nations, about 1730. Copper engraved antique print. Centre fold as published, good condition with full plate mark and good margins. Size 22 x 34 cms to plate mark, plus margins. Ref H5369