Transporting a coffin, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920
Published / Created
between 1900 and 1920
Description
"Coffin & bearers at Dzen Jah Nqai, Chungking [Chongqing]. Rig for 8-man load." Men are depicted transporting a casket over a dirt path. The solid wooden coffin is suspended by ropes from large wooden poles that are supported on the shoulders of eight men.
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