Print (Engraving) Oriental Zodiac, Engraved by Barlow, dedicated by T.M. to Richard Johnson. 18th Century

Subject: Print Collection
Item type: Object
Makers: Barlow
Primary inscriptions: Oriental Zodiac. Plate IV. From 1 to 12 are the Signs of the Zodiac a. The Sun b. The Moon c. Mars d. Mercury e. Jupiter f. Venus g. Saturn h. Dragon's Head or Ascending Node i. Dragon's Tail or Defending Node The Center is the Earth surrounded by the Sea marked with The Four Cardinal Points. E.W.N.S. w.x.y.z. To Richard Johnson Esq. to whose indefatigable Zeal in the Pursuit of Asiatic Literature the Public are indebted for the Oriental Zodiac, this Plate is gratefully inscribed by T.M.
Physical material: Paper
Physical medium: Black ink
Physical technique: Line engraving; Intaglio
Object type: Print
Dimensions: Height: 410mm Width: 260mm
Inventory No: 13593

Description

Intaglio. Line engraving.