Idols at Taoist temple, Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920

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Title: Idols at Taoist temple, Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920
Published / Created: between 1900 and 1920
Description: "In Taoist temple at Kuanshien. Idols as seen in temples. Compare size with missionary at left." A giant Taoist idol in the form of a man is shown seated above five similar smaller idols. The idols are depicted with beards and wearing robes. A missionary stands in front of the statues for scale.
Extent: photographic prints, 16.5 x 10.5 cm

Format: still image
Genre: photographs (AAT)
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Geographic): Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic): Religious practice; Customs and traditions; Clergy; Temples

Access: Public
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