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C1748
Inside of the Temple Jugangu in the Province of Peking.
Mapmaker:
The Temple of Jugangu was famous on account of the image of an ancient King or, false God which was kept there which induced local farmers in spring to make offerings to ensure a good crop.
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Full Title:
Inside of the Temple Jugangu in the Province of Peking.
Date:
C1748
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
307mm
x 190mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1748
Description:
The Temple of Jugangu was famous on account of the image of an ancient King or, false God which was kept there which induced local farmers in spring to make offerings to ensure a good crop.
Emmanuel Bowen (1693 - 1767)
Bowen was an engraver, cartographer, publisher and print seller. Born in Wales the son of Owen Bowen, gentleman of Talley, Carmarthen. Apprenticed (Merchant Taylor) to Charles Price 1709. He married Elizabeth Boreman 1715 at St. Andew by the Wardrobe in 1716. He was warden of the Masonic Lodge IX in 1723 and master of a Masonic lodge in Carmarthen in 1726. He appeared on Samuel Sympson's list of the leading London engravers compiled in about 1726. He produced numerous maps and atlases during his career.
