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Image Not Available for The summer residence of the Chinese Emperor in Peking.
The summer residence of the Chinese Emperor in Peking.
Image Not Available for The summer residence of the Chinese Emperor in Peking.

The summer residence of the Chinese Emperor in Peking.

Creator Sven Hedin (Swedish, 1865 - 1952)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 23.9 cm (7 3/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/1507
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Decorated columns and stone carvings before one of the palaces in Peking. The fine, detailed decoration shows the high, technical of the Chinese people.
Decorated columns and stone carvings before one of the palaces in Peking. The fine, detailed decoration shows the high, technical of the Chinese people.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for An old Mongolian beggar from one of the poorer quarters of Peking.
An old Mongolian beggar from one of the poorer quarters of Peking.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for One of the immense tower house on a town wall in Peking.
One of the immense tower house on a town wall in Peking.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Chinese shoemaker.
A Chinese shoemaker.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Turkish children in China. It is a little known fact that many centuries ago, numerous Turks were in China.
Turkish children in China. It is a little known fact that many centuries ago, numerous Turks were in China.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Amithaba Buddha is a Buddha that represents infinite light and western paradise.
Amithaba Buddha is a Buddha that represents infinite light and western paradise.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The court of the Llama Temple lies desolute and empty. Believers fill the temple during the high holidays.
The court of the Llama Temple lies desolute and empty. Believers fill the temple during the high holidays.
Sven Hedin
1930s
Photograph
268. Li Yunne Ichiaoh (57 years old) Literate Chinese man, born in Peking (now Beijing) (China) Height: 1m 74 cm – black hair, brown eyes – Chinese father and mother – part of the Chinese Mission to Paris
268. Li Yunne Ichiaoh (57 years old) Literate Chinese man, born in Peking (now Beijing) (China) Height: 1m 74 cm – black hair, brown eyes – Chinese father and mother – part of the Chinese Mission to Paris
Jacques-Philippe Potteau
1866
Photograph
268. Li Yunne Ichiaoh (57 years old) Literate Chinese man, born in Peking (now Beijing) (China) Height: 1m 74 cm – black hair, brown eyes – Chinese father and mother – part of the Chinese Mission to Paris
268. Li Yunne Ichiaoh (57 years old) Literate Chinese man, born in Peking (now Beijing) (China) Height: 1m 74 cm – black hair, brown eyes – Chinese father and mother – part of the Chinese Mission to Paris
Jacques-Philippe Potteau
1866
Photograph
Image Not Available for Koupeikow, which is located between Jehol and Peking (now Beijing), is the town where the Chinese defensive troops gather.
Koupeikow, which is located between Jehol and Peking (now Beijing), is the town where the Chinese defensive troops gather.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
63. Hluang Indrinontay (46 years old) Chief Officer for municipal tax collection for the city of Bangkok, serving H.M. the first King of Siam; responsible for the Royal gifts sent to H.M. the Emperor of France. In full dress. born in Bangkok (Siam, now Thailand) to a Chinese father and a Siamese mother.
63. Hluang Indrinontay (46 years old) Chief Officer for municipal tax collection for the city of Bangkok, serving H.M. the first King of Siam; responsible for the Royal gifts sent to H.M. the Emperor of France. In full dress. born in Bangkok (Siam, now Thailand) to a Chinese father and a Siamese mother.
Jacques-Philippe Potteau
1862
Photograph
63. Hluang Indrinontay (46 years old) Chief Officer for municipal tax collection for the city of Bangkok, serving H.M. the first King of Siam; responsible for the Royal gifts sent to H.M. the Emperor of France. In full dress. born in Bangkok (Siam, now Thailand) to a Chinese father and a Siamese mother.
63. Hluang Indrinontay (46 years old) Chief Officer for municipal tax collection for the city of Bangkok, serving H.M. the first King of Siam; responsible for the Royal gifts sent to H.M. the Emperor of France. In full dress. born in Bangkok (Siam, now Thailand) to a Chinese father and a Siamese mother.
Jacques-Philippe Potteau
1862
Photograph
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