This is a photograph of a Chinese idol in Hupeh [now Hubei]. The idol is intimidating with it's bulging eyes and six arms. Two arms hold swords over his head, two arms are in a meditative position and two lay on his lap holding objects. His pedestal is decorated with a snake.
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