Young men showing off forearms pierced by hooks, with onlookers
Collection
Identifier
Ep01-777
Copyright
© John William Ephgrave
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ep01-777. The hooks are attached to a small silk pendant. This photograph might depict the devotional practice called 吊香 (hanging incense), as described in Hu Shi’s memoir ‘My Mother's Engagement’. See Ar03-066.
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Location
Estimated Date
1930s
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
