An attractive guide to the ancient Jinci temple in northern China with the focus on the life-size decorated wooden sculptures housed in the Hall of the Holy Mother dating from the Song dynasty around 1032.  Forty-three in total depict the seated Holy Mother surrounded by her attendants in the form of elaborately dressed maid servants and eunuchs.  Each is individually illustrated and described according to dress and likely station in life.  Dual language text throughout - English and Chinese.  Paperback.  64 pages.  New condition.  Cat No 4279