Peter Parker Collection

Artist: Lam Qua (1801-1860)

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Case Summary from Peter Parker's Journal.

"Lipoma of both cheeks"

"June 12, 1848. Hwang Ahau, aged 50, one of the district of pwanyii, manufacturer of artificial flowers, had a singular affection of both cheeks, resembling lipoma of the nose. The morbid growths on either side were of the same size, about 10 inches in circumference, and hung pendulous from both cheeks, presenting a very singular apperance. The only inconvenience occasioned was from their weight. Shortly after presenting himself at the hospital, he was seized with fever and went home, and has not since returned."