An education official about to conduct school entrance examinations; carrying a folded writing table, a sealed bag containing examination questions and a covered wicker basket. Watercolour by Zhou Pei Qun, ca. 1890.

1890

1 painting : watercolour ; sheet 25.7 x 34.3 cm

Extensive lettering in Chinese Lettering pencilled on accompanying folder: Chinese scholar equipped with spectacles for examination for high-school entry at county level. Exam is held in mid-autumn. Carries wooden writing table. Red bag, sealed, contains examination questions. He goes to big hall where roll call will be held first Bears number pencilled in upper right hand corner: 70

Wellcome Collection 571457i