An Emblem of Asia

Anonymous, British, 18th century British
 Publisher John Fairburn British

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A female figure wears a jewelled turban, fur-lined robe and holds an open book in her right hand lettered "Al Coran" [the Qur'an]. Behind at right is an elephant carrying a howdah and, at left, a caravan of camels near a pyramid. The print comes from a group that includes emblems of America and Europe (52.585.73, 52.585.74)).

An Emblem of Asia, Anonymous, British, 18th century, Mezzotint with etching

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