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Shanghai. - Grand Boudha de Longfa / Shanghai. - Big Bouddha of the Longfa pagoda


Shanghai. - Grand Boudha de Longfa / Shanghai. - Big Bouddha of the Longfa pagoda

Postcard Data

Size: 140x92mm
Caption: Shanghai. - Grand Boudha de Longfa / Shanghai. - Big Bouddha of the Longfa pagoda

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Publisher's Reference: 57

Printing Technique: Phototype
Color Nature: Screen-tinting
Postcard Particulars: First published by Tillot under another number

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Image Data

Image Nature: Photograph
Image Author: René Tillot (Probable)
Creation Place: (Probable)

Topic: Guardian king in Longhua temple, Shanghai

Action: Painted Buddhist statue of guardian king. It is set against the wall in a gallery, with an altar bearing ceremonial objects just outside the wooden protection fence, and another, similar one in the forefront. A lamp hangs in front, and inscribed wooden boards are attached to a pillar.

Image Particulars: A popular excursion spot at the south-west of the walled city, Longhua temple and pagoda were then outside Shanghai. See other views.


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