Ayer Itam Temple, Penang : exterior
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
Information About
A [1950s] photograph depicting an unique angle taken from the foot of the Ayer Itam Temple (also known as the Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaya. The temple, which is the largest temple in Penang, took 20 years to be completed. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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