In the Temple of Five Hundred Genii (founded A. D. 500) among its 500 disciples of Buddha [Hualin Temple], Canton. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Examination Hall—rows of 12,000 cells, where the Ku-Yan Triennial Examinations are held, Canton. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Where Shanghai's wealthy natives pass the time—Chinese tea house, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
Interior view of a tea house, furnished with low tables with marble tops, square stools, glass lanterns, and mirrors. Inside, there are several men sitting around the tables. On the table in centre are two water-pipes.