Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, Leighton, John, 1822-1912, Martin, William, 1801-1867 · London : Darton and Co · leaf 140
gold and azure, representing the sky.At an upper part of the temple stands a very large vessel ofbrass, in which perfumes are burned; and on each side of itstand the priests. To this temple the Emperor repairs at theproper season, and, in a homely garb, without gold, or jewels,or even the yellow… … In another temple, called the Temple of the Earth, whichis without the walls of the city, a ceremony is performedby every Emperor, on coming to the throne, equally worthy 122 SOMETHING ABOUT THE CHINESE. of description. Immediately after the coronation, theEmperor comes with regal pomp to this…
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