Search

Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1787.d.7, 4 Subject Gateways

1. 1787.d.7, 4(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(38)
Title:
A Pekingese pai-lau. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the ceremonial gateway or triumphal arch: 'This Pai-lau, or Chinese honorary portal, is erected at the gate of the Ta-ka-tien temple, which the Emperor visits when he prays for rain. Structures of this sort are very numerous in Peking. Many of them span ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872
Extent:
1 item

2. 1787.d.7, 4(57)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(57)
Title:
The old arch, Nankow Pass. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the stone gateway known as Guojie ta ('tower that straddles the road') at Kew-yung-kwan (Juyongguan) on the road to Badaling. The sides and interior contain bas-reliefs and inscriptions of Buddhist subjects
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

Limit your search