The Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity, Chengde

The Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity, Chengde

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: FD-s305. The Temple of Sumeru Happiness and Longevity (Xu Mi Fu Shou Miao; Xumi Fashou Temple), Chengde, was built in honour of a visit by the Panchen Lama in 1779. The temple is modelled on the Panchen Lama's own monastery, the Tashilhunpo, in Shigatse, Tibet. See Hv04-095.

Location

Chengde

Estimated Date

1900-1910

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

University of Bristol Library, Special Collections

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