Chinese medicine: a practitioner massages a patient's shoulder. Watercolour by Zhou Pei Qun, ca. 1890.

  • Zhou, Pei Qun, active approximately 1890.
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1890
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572423i
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Massage is widely used in Chinese body care, to promote the flow of blood and qi around the body. This aids circulation and encourages wellbeing

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1890

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1 painting : watercolour ; sheet 26.3 x 34 cm

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Extensive lettering in Chinese Bears number pencilled in upper right hand corner: 52 Lettering pencilled on accompanying folder: Chou P'ei-ch'un ; watercolour

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Wellcome Collection 572423i

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