Coffin with spirit servants, City of the Dead, Canton
Collection
Identifier
RD-s095
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: RD-s095. The 'Dead City' is the Yongsheng si, 永胜寺, a temporary resting site for the coffins of sojourners in Canton, awaiting dispatch on to their places of origin for proper formal burial. The spirit servants are Jade Girl (Jade Lady; Jade Maiden) and Golden Boy.