Hong KongChina, Exterior view of a Hong Kong Joss house (Chinese temple). The front entrance of the building is guarded by the statue of a lion; its roof, adorned with decorative stone carvings depicting religious scenes and idols. Original manuscript caption: Joss House, circa 1905. 1998/028/1/1/44.

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Entrance to a Hong Kong Joss house

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