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Jean Damascene - Surrender of the Turfan
Certificate of Authentication
This is to certify that the item illustrated and described below is a genuine and
original antique map or print that was published on or near the given date.
Dr Leendert Helmink, Ph.D.
Cartographer
Jean Damascene
First Published
Paris, 1774
This edition
1774
Size
51.2 x 90 cms
Technique
Copper engraving
Stock number
18705
Condition
excellent
Description
The Chief of Us (Turfan) surrenders with his city in 1759, the Tartars presenting tributes. One of a rare series of sixteen views, engraved for Qianlong in France under the supervision of C.N. Cochin, celebrating the emperor's victory over the muslims of Eastern Turkestan (Xingiang). This view records the surrender of Huo Jisi of Turfan in 1758. Large showpiece.
From a drawing by Jesuit Jean Damascene, to commemorate the Emperor Qianlong's victory in Central Asia 1755-59. Unobtainable and important view. Of exceptional importance and rarity.