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![[VOL IV] GRAND TEMPLE AT POO-TOO, CHUSAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/grand-temple-at-poo-too-chusan-islands-putuoshan-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rsands-2X55NE1.jpg)
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GRAND TEMPLE AT POO-TOO,CHUSAN Cover Image: Grand Temple at Poo-too, Chusan Islands / PuTuoShan ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NE1 *Puji Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the island of Putuoshan in Zhoushan. Puji Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Mount Putuo, the…
![[VOL III] A DEVOTEE CONSULTING THE STICKS OF FATE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-devotee-consulting-the-sticks-of-fate-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-aug-fox-2WXT7T8.jpg)
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A DEVOTEE CONSULTING THE STICKS OF FATE Cover Image: A Devotee consulting the Sticks of Fate / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7T8 *Chinese divination, often referred to as “casting or consulting the I Ching” or “casting the hexagrams,” is an ancient method of fortune-telling and…
![[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cap-venders-shop-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2WXT7N3.jpg)
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CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7N3 *The hat culture of the Qing Dynasty was very diverse, with many different hats representing various social statuses and classes. For example, officials wore round-top hats, civil officials wore…
![[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gardens-of-the-imperial-palace-the-summer-palace-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55N7K.jpg)
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GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING Cover Image: Gardens of the Imperial Palace, The Summer Palace, Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7K *The Summer Palace, located in the northwest of Beijing, is a royal garden built during the Qing Dynasty, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong.…
![[VOL III] THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-western-gate-of-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55N50.jpg)
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THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N50 *Western Gate, or West ZhiMen (Xi Zhi Men), located in the northwest of Beijing, is one of the city’s historic gates and areas. It is one of…
![[VOL III] THE PROOF-SWORD ROCK, HOO-KEW-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-proof-sword-rock-hoo-kew-shan-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jsands-2X55N2C.jpg)
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THE PROOF-SWORD ROCK, HOO-KEW-SHAN Cover Image: The Proof-sword Rock, Hoo-kew-shan / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2C *On the east side Road near Tiger Hill(Hoo-kew-shan) in Suzhou, there is a massive rock that’s split like a sword cut, and on the stone, you can find…
![[VOL III] THE WOO-TANG MOUNTAINS, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-woo-tang-moutains-danjiangkou-shiyan-hubei-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-t-a-prior-2X55N24.jpg)
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THE WOO-TANG MOUNTAINS, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI Cover Image: The Woo-tang Mountains / DanJiangKou ShiYan HuBei / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T A Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N24 *The Wudang Mountains are a mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples and…
![[VOL II] SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scene-from-the-spectacle-of-the-sun-and-moon-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rstaines-2WXT7EF.jpg)
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SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON Cover Image: Scene from the spectacle of the “Sun and Moon” / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Staines – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7EF *It showcases the grandeur of traditional Chinese theater performances. “Melancholy is the nurse of frenzy—Therefore they thought it good you…
![[VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/house-of-conseequa-a-chinese-merchant-near-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X3H923-1.jpg)
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HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON Cover Image: House of Conseequa, a Chinese merchant, near Canton / Guangzhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H923 *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts.…
![[VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/house-of-a-chinese-merchant-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X3H91T.jpg)
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HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: House of a Chinese Merchant, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91T *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in the…
![[VOL I] THEATRE AT TIEN SIN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/theatre-at-tien-sin-tianjin-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-rsands-2WXT7D8.jpg)
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THEATRE AT TIEN SIN Cover Image: Theatre at Tien-Sin / TianJin China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7D8 *As one of the birthplaces of northern Chinese opera, Tianjin is known as the “big stage where northern and southern opera converge.” In the world of Peking opera, there was a…