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| Picture No | 10119879 |
| Date | 1896 |
| Description | BASTINADO IN PERSIA |
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In Persia, a prisoner is punished with a cudgel or baton which is used to beat the soles of his feet. A crowd gathers to watch.
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| Source | Engraving by S. Nentschel in L'Univers Illustre 13 June 1896 page 477 |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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