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Interior of Confucius Temple at Weihaiwei - but not showing disciples, 1908-11

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4048

Scope and Contents

Half-plate. The four golden characters over the figure of Confucius mean : Among living mortals never has there been one like him. Above this (out of the picture) is another motto also in gold letters on a red ground meaning : Teacher and model for all ages. The tablet in front of the figure of Confucius reads: The shrine of the Perfect Sage and former teacher, Confucius. (Translations are by Sir J.S. Lockhart).

Dates

  • Creation: 1908-11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

General

GD.

Finding aid date

2002-09-16 09:35:12+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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