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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1224 Language Not applicable Subject Shrines

1. Photo 1224/1(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/1(41)
Title:
Caves of Elephanta. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Interior of the cave temple, showing the linga shrine of the Shiva Temple.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1224/3(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(44)
Title:
Interior of Joss House [Canton]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Canton was visited by the compiler of this album between 24th and 28th February, 1879. With contemporary descriptive letterpress label: 'No. 50-Mars, Boreas, &c. The truculent fellow on the one side is the God of war; on the other we have the God of wind. These figures must not be taken as r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item