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 94
tag, a tortoise, a peach and a crane arefastened to its head by means of little rings. Thestag is the generally acknowledged emblemof old age, joy, and pecuniary profits; thetortoise and the peach of longevity and im-mortality, the crane of long life and happiness.It would carry us too far from oar… … 1 More particulars about this religious instrument willbe given in another vulunie, dealing with Buddhism. 2 ^M:- 3 m^tm- Hair-pin resembling a Crosier. 56 FUNERAL RITES. philosopher Liu liiang ^, who lived in the first centur} beforeour era, stated in his »Traditions on the Files of Immortals,Lieh…
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