Mourners and priest, Sichuan, China, ca. 1915-1925

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Title: Mourners and priest, Sichuan, China, ca. 1915-1925
Creator: Adams, Archibald
Published / Created: 1915-1925
Publication Place: Szechwan, China, Asia
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral.
The son mourns his mother. The husband does not dress in white or mourn; another wife is available but not another mother. The husband stands to the left in dark clothing. The son stands to the right, all in white. The priest stands in the middle, wearing elaborate robes and headdress.
Extent: 9 x 12 cm

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