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Weighing and purchasing tea, c. 1860 (w / c on paper)
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Weighing and purchasing tea, c. 1860 (w / c on paper)
PEM216853 Weighing and purchasing tea, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by Tinqua, (fl.1860); 26.67x35.2 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 22656442
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Bartering Boxes Buying Chest Chests Clerk Crate Crates Dealing Dock Exchange Export Exporting Packing Porter Porters Scales Selling Shipyard Trading Warehouse Yard Bulk Packer Tradesman
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This print takes us back to the bustling tea trade of the 19th century. In this scene, we are transported to a Chinese port where tea is being weighed and purchased by merchants. The vibrant colors and intricate details captured in this watercolor on paper painting by Tinqua, a talented artist from that era, bring the scene to life. The image showcases a busy dock filled with chests, crates, and boxes of tea ready for export. Porters can be seen diligently carrying heavy loads while tradesmen engage in lively bartering and trading activities. A shipyard looms in the background as ships await their precious cargo. A central figure stands behind a counter, attentively weighing out portions of tea using an old-fashioned scale. The meticulousness of his work highlights the importance placed on accuracy during these transactions. The atmosphere is filled with energy as clerks scurry about, ensuring smooth operations at the warehouse. This snapshot into history provides us with a glimpse into the thriving market for Chinese tea during this time period. Displayed at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, USA; this artwork serves as a reminder of how global trade has shaped our world throughout centuries. It captures not only the essence of commerce but also offers insight into cultural exchange between China and other nations through its depiction of traditional Chinese customs and practices related to tea production and distribution.
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