The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden, E. J. Brill · leaf 371
closed Coflin of Superior Qu.ilitv. 320 THE IDEAS OF RESURRECTION. such like preparations used for tlie purpose. Into the composition Fig 23. … Open Coffin of Inferior Quality. of some of these enters the so-called » dripping blue , which isresin, pitch or gum obtained from pine trees; other sorts areprepared, from bees wax and similar matter. Of many coffins of good qualitv the seams on the outside,after the caulking, are pasted over with…
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