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A-Ma Temple, Macau, China, 19th Century

A-Ma Temple situated on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula, is one of the oldest and most famous Taoist temples in Macau. Built in 1488, the temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. Macau, also spelled Macao, is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Entitled: "Vorderseite des grossen tempels zu Macao." Image taken from page 445 of China, historisch romantisch, malerisch (historically romantic, picturesque). A translation by Thomas Allom with historical and descriptive notes by the Rev. G. N. Wright, published 1843.
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A-Ma Temple, Macau, China, 19th Century
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A-Ma Temple situated on the southwest tip of the Macau Peninsula, is one of the oldest and most famous Taoist temples in Macau. Built in 1488, the temple is dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. Macau, also spelled Macao, is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Entitled: "Vorderseite des grossen tempels zu Macao." Image taken from page 445 of China, historisch romantisch, malerisch (historically romantic, picturesque). A translation by Thomas Allom with historical and descriptive notes by the Rev. G. N. Wright, published 1843.
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ILLUSTRATION • black & white • History: Modern
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3900 x 2384 px | 26.6 MB
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33.0 x 20.2 cm | 13.0 x 7.9 in (300 dpi)
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