19th Century Rare Stereoview of Qing Dynasty Chinese Pirate Heads in Crates Hanging From Wall
Product Description
Rare Authentic Antique Real Photo Stereoview Pirate Heads, China. The Qing Dynasty government adopted laws to suppress the massive pirate disturbances in South China between 1794 and 1810. During those years the Guangdong coast was plagued by bands of pirates who, by 1802, had formed into a loose confederation. Piracy during the Qing Dynasty was not tolerated. Rebels, bandits and pirates were arrested tried and routinely and received the harshest punishment, decapitation and displaying of the head. A true picture of law and order in the Qing Dynasty.
