Another Chinese method of torture: A kneeling prisoner’s fingers and wrists are tied together and attached to a pole carried by two men. Gouache painting on rice paper by a Chinese artist, c. 1850. [3350×2114]
by chubachus
Another Chinese method of torture: A kneeling prisoner’s fingers and wrists are tied together and attached to a pole carried by two men. Gouache painting on rice paper by a Chinese artist, c. 1850. [3350×2114]
by chubachus
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[Source.](https://wellcomecollection.org/works/tkpua7jn)
Not to be some prude but is there a particular reason why these are a series of posts? Is not to say anyone should disregard history but repeatedly posting about torture methods doesn’t seem analogous to “porn”.
This is painful as hell. Alongside inserting bamboos between fingers & using them to pinch said fingers.
I love how chill they always look
not clear on how the one works. what do the pole carriers do next after tying the fingers and wrists? spin or carry or drag or what?
Reminds of Chinese/ Taiwanese drama called Sinyue Gege. The older wife is torturing the younger wife (the other woman) with similar device to her fingers.
I know when I’m looking for that special something to hang on my wall – torture works every time /s
I’m beginning to think those other guys were right. These seem like bs artworks sold to tourists and shops back in Europe meant to push an „oriental” idea.