Qing (Jade Chimes) and Bianzhong (Chime Bells), Temple of Confucius, Qufu (曲阜) - a double exposure
Collection
Identifier
NA07-107
Copyright
© Crown copyright 2011
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: NA07-107. Photograph attributed to Lai Sin (No 20 Seymour Street, Wei Hai Wei). From an album (CO 1069/432. CHINA 12. Shantung and Kiaochou: photographs of a tour in 1903) in The National Archives. Crown copyright image reproduced by permission of The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of the information provided. This image may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, UK. Telephone: 020 8392 5225. Fax: 020 8392 5266. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. The Confucian Temple in Chufu (Qufu), Shantung (Shandong) is the oldest and largest in China. This double exposure includes an image of a Bianzhong (Chime Bells) and three jade chimes, one of the ancient musical instruments used in ceremonies honouring Confucius. See JS04-093.
Caption in album or on mount
105 Musical Instruments in Temple
Caption on photograph
59
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Location
Date
1903
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
The National Archives, London
