PLATE 25.—RECEPTION ROOM ADJOINING SEALING ROOM FOR THE LIVING
From the Upper Corridor, entrance to the Sealing Room for the Living is afforded through two small apartments, known as reception halls, waiting-rooms, or ante-rooms. It is possible, therefore, to reach the Sealing Room without entering the Celestial Room. This plate shows the inner of the two, with the door of the Sealing Room open; through this portal the altar is revealed, as well as a glimpse of the Celestial Room beyond.
See page [192].
PLATE 26.—OUTER ANTE-ROOM
This cozy apartment is entered from the Upper Corridor and communicates by an inner door with the Reception Room shown in Plate [25]. Like the preceding, this room is used for no ceremonial rites, and is utilized solely as an ante-chamber for those who await admittance to the Sealing Room within. Through the outer door, which stands open in the picture, appears part of the balustrade of the Grand Stairway.
See page [192].