19th century lithograph. Measures apprx 19" x 15". This lithograph depicts the anchorage at Whampoa and the famous Whampoa Pagoda. Perry noted "The pagoda here is a marked object, and however it may be venerated by the Chinese, on religious grounds, is no less regarded for its usefulness as a land mark by foreign vessels for they steer and anchor by its bearings." Image is labeled "W. Heine del Whampoa Pagoda (No. 3) Lith of Sarony & Co 117 Fulton St. New York." This image dates from the mid 1800's. From 1853 to 1857 images such as this bore the name Sarony & Company. W. Heine is the designer of the original lithograph.
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