China Old Postcard Imperial Tomb of Ming Nanking Ming Xiaoling Gate ROC Sign 明孝陵

Vintage Chinese Old Postcard. China. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Min Sholin, The Imperial Tomb of Ming Nanking. Gate. Chinaman. 明孝陵南京中華民國元年二月聯軍總司令部示凡我民軍… etc February of the first year of The Republic of China Coalition Headquarters Signs at right and left of the gate.

Faults: Creases or wear at left, top left & bottom right, marks
Background: The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum 明孝陵 is the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. It lies at the southern foot of Purple Mountain, located east of the historical centre of Nanjing, China. Legend says that in order to prevent robbery of the tomb, 13 identical processions of funeral troops started from 13 city gates to obscure the real burying site.

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