"Temple ̶ not identified." An ornate pagoda is shown above the rooftops of temple buildings. Niches with sculpture can be seen on the sides of each level of the tower.
"A band of worshippers with musicians. Da O Si, Mt. Omei. Our rooms were at left side of the court - upper level, but overlooking the lower court. The big tree at back is in the temple, extending up thru Mr. Beaman's rooms. It is worshipped as a god. Ph. By R.R. Gerirce. 1906." White flags are carried during a temple celebration on Mount Omei [Mount Emei]. Monks and worshippers are shown gathered at the courtyard.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Temples; Buddhism; Religious practice; Customs and traditions; Musicians
"Temple guardians in Buddhist temple, probably at Kuanshien [Guan Xian]. Second from the right is Thunder god." Five life-size statues of different gods are depicted in an alcove behind a rail. A stand holding incense sticks is shown placed before the grouping.
"Temple entrance." The entrance to the temple is shown between trees on a mountainside. The traditional curved roof is supported by columns resting on a brick archway over the walkway into the temple.
"Idols - I think in temple at Tzechow." Figurines of various deities are shown on a temple altar. A large stand to hold sticks of incense is shown before the altar.
"Offering candles and incense before the Goddess of Bright Eyes and other gods. Tsicheo [Tzechow]. 1905 or 1906. R. C. R." Candles are shown burning in holders before various deities in a temple.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Customs and traditions; Temples; Religious practice
"Temple at Tzechow." The temple is shown above a lower courtyard where many large urns are stored under awnings. The multi-storied center entrance topped with an ornate curved roof is striking against the background of trees.
"Sin Chi Su with his agricultural boys. Fertilizer buckets at right. 1940's." A sharply dressed young man wearing a fedora is shown with several young boys working in a vegetable garden. The rooftops of a few small buildings, possible mission buildings, are seen in the background.
