The celestial Empire in the early twentieth century photos

Pictures of China made more than a hundred years ago, immerse us in the atmosphere of a difficult life at that time.





Wrestlers from Northern China





A Resident Of Hong Kong





Kids games





Street view of swallower of swords





The work of porter of bags of tea — one of the worst. The weight of such bundles over the shoulders of a porter — about 130 kg





Gates in Beijing





Defeated and captured members of the rebellion against foreign intervention in the economy, politics and religious life of China





Daos





After China was conquered by the Manchus, the male population was obliged to wear the plait as a sign of obedience to the new government. This lasted until 1912 when the Manchu dynasty was overthrown.





Sculptures on the way spirits





One of the sculptures in comparison with a person









Sculpture depicting a General of the Ming dynasty





Perhaps this photo needs no comment — the Great wall of China





High society ladies





Chinese girls





Passionate about music





It looked like Canton (Guangzhou) at the beginning of the twentieth century





Traditional Chinese junk ship





The last of the empresses of China





Tibetan Princess. published

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