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 452
This altar bears five large sacrificial implementsof stone, all rudely worked, arrayed in a single row at regulardistances from each other, to wit: an incense urn, flanked by twocandle supports and two flower pots. There being, as we have 2 g& sb . The most ancient style of writing, used almost… … THE GRAVE-HILL OF CH^NG TSU. 1221 seen, a temple in the mausoleum-grounds, appointed for sacrificingto the Imperial manes and thus rendering this altar superfluous froma practical point of view, we think the latter is merely indebted forits existence to religious conservatism, grave-altars having,…
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