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Interior of Ch'ang-ma town towards north-west with temple quarters. Photographer:...

Catalogue reference: Photo 392/26(351)

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This record is about the Interior of Ch'ang-ma town towards north-west with temple quarters. Photographer:... dating from 13 Jul 1907.

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Photo 392/26(351)

Title

Interior of Ch'ang-ma town towards north-west with temple quarters. Photographer: Stein, Marc Aurel.

Date

13 Jul 1907

Description

Genre: Architectural Photography. PUBLISHED: 'Ruins of Desert Cathay', vol. 2, pl. 219: 'Interior of walled village of Ch'ang-ma, looking to north-west. The large temple near west wall served for our quarters.'. Subjects = archaeological expeditions; archaeology; exploration; Stein Collection. Location = Ch'ang-ma; China; Xinjiang.

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British Library: Asian and African Studies
Former department reference

282

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Physical condition

Format: Bound in Volume. Secondary Support: Card.

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Interior of Ch'ang-ma town towards north-west with temple quarters. Photographer: Stein, Marc Aurel.