Burning paper offerings at grave, Sichuan, China, ca. 1915-1925

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Title: Burning paper offerings at grave, 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.
Paper articles burned at grave for use of the deceased in the next world. A fire is consunming the various paper artifacts that are offerings for the dead woman's spirit.
Extent: 9 x 12 cm

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