Inv. no. P 4021, inscriptions on the front: "China", "Girl from Fu-tschau" (felt-tip pen, handwritten). Printed on the reverse: Chinese title, English transcription, serial number and short explanation: "福洲妓婦唱之楽 No. 617, FOOCHOW FEMALE MUSICIANS. Some of the instruments used to have only one string, and are most curious looking things." Collector's stamp: "Collection W. JOEST" , Four young women sitting on chairs, with stringed instruments in traditional dress, at a table with fans, clock and bowl of flowers. (Editing: Siegmar Nahser, 2003). Published by: Pohl, Klaus, Ansichten der Ferne - Reisefotographie 1850-heute, Darmstadt (Hessisches Landesmuseum), 1983, p. 83