Bronze armillary, Peking Observatory, 1875

Title : Bronze armillary, Peking Observatory, 1875

Topic : Other collections

Location : Beijing

Nature : B&W Photo

Support image : Paper

Caption on print : No. 49. BRONZE INSTRUMENT. OBSERVATORY. PEKING.

Information data : University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: NA01-72. From an album in The National Archives entitled: ‘The Chinese Customs in Peking 1889-1891’. (C0 1069/421. CHINA 1. Social life of Chinese Customs Service in Peking, 1889-1891). Crown copyright image reproduced by permission of The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of the information provided. This image may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, UK. Telephone: 020 8392 5225. Fax: 020 8392 5266. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. Signed photograph by Thomas Child 1875. Bronze armillary situated in the courtyard of the Peking (Beijing) Observatory (Guanxiangtai).

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