Jonque chinoise. Chinese junk ship, 1843.

Chinese junk ship. Traditional China boat. Asian marine.

Chinese luxury junk.

Chinese junk ship. Traditional China boat. Asian marine.

Chinese junk.

Jonque chinoise. Chinese junk 1843.

Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.

Note:  The Taotai. Chinese Governor of Kashgar.

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