Pingliang, Kansu. [Kumpei of Mu.] The mausole[u]m.

Pingliang, Kansu.  [Kumpei of Mu.]  The mausole[u]m.

Identifier

Hv46-112

Notes

Historical Photographs of China album reference: Hv46. Rev. Claude L. Pickens, Jr.'s trip to northwest China, part 1. Gong bei of Mu, Pingliang, Gansu. General note: Excerpt from unpublished photo essay, plate 23: "The Kumbei or tomb of a Moslem saint named Mu. This very interesting sight in a grove of evergreens overlooks the Pinliang valley in East Kansu. The city lies between the grave and the hills to the North. This man was one of the early founders of the Djahariah Order in China." Access to original photographs and albums in the Rev. Claude L. Pickens, Jr. Collection is restricted. Photographs and images from the collection may be reproduced only with written permission. Contact the Harvard-Yenching Library for permissions and fees.

Location

Pingliang

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

Harvard-Yenching Library, USA

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