Bright Eyes festival, Sichuan, China, ca.1906

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Title: Bright Eyes festival, Sichuan, China, ca.1906
Published / Created: between 1880 and 1900
Description: "1906. The big court of the temple. The room with 65 idols & 30 small ones that they don't count is the one at the rear. Big bell (cast iron) can be dimly seen). In foreground, one of the church stewards selling gospels & tracts. Bright Eyes Festival, Tsicheo. R. C. R." People gathered for the festival to celebrate the "Bright Eyes' goddess are shown in a temple courtyard.
Extent: photographic print, 8.5 x 8.5 cm

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