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Chinese Barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a Bridge
The Pearl River was the principle thoroughfare into Canton and congestion was common. This engraving presents a view of the river busy with boats of various kind waiting to pass under a bridge.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAI0242 |
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| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Alexander, William; Byrne, William Nicole, G. Alexander, William Byrne, William Nicole, G. |
| Places: | Canton |
| Date made: | 12 Apr 1796 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 407 x 560 mm; Mount: 572 x 760 mm |