(RARE) antique print, copper engaved, published 1823
fine condition, on cream coloured paper, visible plate mark
delightful hand colouring
Asian Mythic Beasts (Simia Satyrus/Rufous Orang-Outang + Mermaids & Mermen!)
from a Chinese Drawing, a Japanese Miscellany and a Japanesse Encyclopaedia of Arts & Sciences
taken from Edward Donovan*'s work "The Naturalist's Repository of Exotic Natural History" - *(1768-1837) natural history illustrator etc.
Size: 5.5 ins x 9 ins.