Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: UB-s05. This is the tomb of the first Qing Emperor (Hong Taiji) and his Empress Xiaoduanwen (Jerjer), built in 1643-51. Hong Taiji (1592-1643) was the founding emperor of the Qing dynasty. Zhao Mausoleum or North Mausoleum (Zhaoling or Beiling), Huanggu District, Shenyang (Mukden), Liaoning. The tumulus is on the right. Photograph donated to Special Collections, University of Bristol Library (DM3131). See Sw20-135.

Caption on photograph

Tomb of the founder of the present Ching (Manchu) dynasty. A most sacred place. This is the only photo so very valuable.

Location

Shenyang

Estimated Date

c.1890-1910

Tags

• grave
• mausoleum
• emperor
• Qing
• Mukden

Dimensions

122mm x 50mm

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

University of Bristol Library, Special Collections

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