Beijing Imperial Observatory Armillary Sphere Dragons Vtg. Photo 19thC.
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Beijing Imperial Observatory Armillary Sphere Dragons Vtg. Photo 19thC.
£11.00
Beijing Imperial Observatory Armillary Sphere Dragons Vtg. Photo 19thC.
This quality reprint of a vintage photo shows an ornate armillary sphere stands at the Imperial Observatory in Peking, now Beijing. This astronomical instrument is supported by intricately detailed bronze dragon sculptures. The Beijing Ancient Observatory is one of the oldest in the world, with many of its instruments dating back to the 17th century, designed by Jesuit missionaries. This photo captures a piece of China's rich scientific and artistic history.
Shipping Details
We ship worldwide from the UK. There is no additional charge for extra prints.
Print Details
• Prints measure 10x8 inches (25x20cms).
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
Perfect For
• Framing and display
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
Please note - commercial, editorial or other such use is expressly forbidden