Caption

A historical engraving of an unusual architectural structure in China, often depicted as a temple or pagoda on a prominent pillar-like rock, tree with small temples in Ti-tsia-pu, c. 1880, from the Sosnowski Voyage through China, The Sosnowski Expedition (1874-1875) was a major Russian exploration and trade mission to China. Its aim was to open up new land routes for trade, and to examine the economic prospects, Illustration, reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical

Date

Mar 22, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/ImageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

Reference

BRK26G90_303

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No

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

82.6Mb (27.5Mb) / 14.9in x 21.5in / 4464 x 6464 (300dpi)

Keywords

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