Vintage Postcard Stone Elephant Ryuon Gate Mukden Beiling Shenyang China
$ 6.6
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Vintage Postcard Stone Elephant Ryuon Gate Mukden Beiling Shenyang China. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage black and white postcard features a striking view of a monumental stone elephant statue located in the garden of the Ryuon Gate at the Beiling (North Mausoleum) in Shenyang, formerly known as Mukden. The intricate carving of the elephant and its ornate pedestal are captured in fine detail, showcasing the grand architectural heritage of the Qing Dynasty's imperial tombs. In the background, the multi-tiered roof of a traditional gatehouse provides a sense of the immense scale and historical depth of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Produced in Japan, as indicated by the 'Made in Japan' and 'Trade Mark' stamps on the reverse, this postcard is a wonderful example of early 20th-century travel ephemera. The composition highlights the serene atmosphere of the garden while documenting the cultural significance of the stone guardians that line the sacred path to the tombs. The reverse side features a standard 'Carte Postale' layout with designated areas for correspondence and the address, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Chinese history, architectural photography, or international postcard memorabilia.
