CHINA: PUNISHMENT, c1900. A criminal in China chained by the ankle to a fence

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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, c1900. A criminal in China chained by the ankle to a fence

CHINA: PUNISHMENT, c1900.
A criminal in China chained by the ankle to a fence and locked in a cangue. Stereograph, c1900

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1890s 1900 1900s Decade Baluster Banister Bound Chain Chained China Chinese Confinement Criminal Cruelty Fence Post Qing Dynasty Ragged Wooden Cangue Stereograph

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. This haunting image captures a chilling scene from turn-of-the-century China, revealing the harsh reality of punishment in this ancient land. In this stereograph print titled "China: Punishment" we witness a criminal bound by an ankle chain to a weathered wooden fence. Locked within a cangue, an infamous device used for confinement during that era, his ragged figure stands as a stark testament to the cruelty inflicted upon those who transgressed societal norms. The photograph offers us a window into early Qing Dynasty China and exposes the unforgiving nature of its justice system. The man's face remains hidden, leaving us to ponder his identity and what led him down this path of condemnation. His surroundings speak volumes about the conditions he endures – an exterior post adorned with balusters serves as both his prison and public spectacle. As we gaze at this unsettling tableau frozen in time, it is impossible not to feel empathy for this nameless individual trapped within these oppressive chains. This image serves as a reminder of how societies have evolved over time in their approach towards crime and punishment. Through Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are granted access to historical moments like these that challenge our understanding of humanity's past struggles. Let us reflect upon the lessons learned from such dark chapters while striving for compassion and fairness in our modern world.

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