Cheng I Sao by RedSangre

Poser • Historical • posted on May 13, 2006

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Description

Along the coastal waters of the South China Sea, many people lived and worked on junks rather than reside on the land. These boats were crammed with family members from the youngest infant to the oldest grandparent. The women worked alongside the men, fishing, trading, and pirating. One such woman was Cheng I Sao (also known as Ching Yih Saou, Ching Shih, and Lady Ch'ing). A former prostitute who married a sea robber, she and her husband organized a confederation of pirates that eventually numbered over 50,000. They ransomed captives and ships while extorting payment from people who lived along the coast to not attack their villages. When her husband died in 1807, Cheng I Sao assumed command of the pirates. She appointed Chang Pao, her husband's adopted son, leader of the Red Fleet, the most powerful of the six fleets that made up the pirate confederation. Soon after they became lovers.

Comments (15)

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Ari_heian

8:31PM | Sat, 13 May 2006

Wow, awesome subject... Your image is gorgeous ^_^ Very cool!

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OrchidJB

9:06PM | Sat, 13 May 2006

Wonderful graphic! I love the back story, very intriguing. Good posing and lighting. BRAVO! Vote

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Samurai_Cat

9:14PM | Sat, 13 May 2006

Awesome set up! Gorgeous character.

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rebelmommy

9:52PM | Sat, 13 May 2006

What an incredible story leading the viewer right into the image! And of course I am partial but I really think you diod a great job with this render!