A rare and beautiful hand-coloured antique steel engraving of a raree show (a Georgian-era term for a street puppet show or peep show). The full image is shown in the first photo.

The engraving is from the publication "China, In a Series of Views, Displaying The Scenery, Architecture, & Social Habits, of That Ancient Empire". Published in 1842 by Fisher & Son Co., London. Drawn from original and authentic sketches by the English architect and artist, Thomas Allom, ESQ. who travelled extensively in China, and captured daily life in the Ancient Empire in his series of engravings. 

You may well discover something new each time you look at this stunning engraving, as there is so much fine, subtle detail. 

The downloadable image (file size: almost 10MB) is 8320 x 6355 pixels, suitable for a high-quality print of at least 27 inches x 21 inches. Print, mat, and frame -- or use in your collage or artwork.

Please note: This is NOT a physical item to be shipped to you. It is a DIGITAL file for downloading. But if you would like the original antique print, please check here for availability.

This image is copyright-free and in the public domain, but please note that we assume no responsibility for the buyer's use of the image for resale or other commercial purposes.