China, Rock Temples Nearly 2000 Years Old.

£175 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

"A street in Yuen Kang. Today there a just a few miserable huts where formerly there stood magnificent temples and palaces. In the background against the chlak cliff there is an enormous figure of Buddha, the only statues of such dimensions to be found in the open air. It is about 54 ft. high." (description on reverse). Gelatin silver print. Dimensions: 9 x 12 cm. Photographer's ink signature and printed title and dsecription on the reverse. Fine tonal range and in good condition.

• Binding: Hardcover

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