The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, custom and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden : E. J. Brill · leaf 276
.the work in their houses, preferably duringthe noon or w u hour, 11 a. m. to 1 p.m.; or they go to thepainters dwelling to see him do the painting at that hour, or, atleast, to convince themselves that he then gives the picture thefinishing touch. Not seldom, in order to assimilate the… … Chung-khwei devouring and trampling spectres. f PORTRAITS OF CHUNG-KHWET AND THEIR USE. 1179 as we know (Bk I, page 217), the most efficient of the exorcisingingredients obtainable from the solar bird. Some people also takea pencil and therewith dot such blood on the eyes of the portrait,knowing…
