Crematie van het lijk van een jongen in Siam c. 1870 - 1900

This photograph, titled "Crematie van het lijk van een jongen in Siam," by G.R. Lambert & Co. shows the cremation of a young boy in Siam (modern-day Thailand), captured sometime between 1870 and 1900. The image offers a glimpse into the funerary practices of the region during this period, showcasing a traditional cremation ceremony with a simple pyre constructed of stones and logs. It is a stark, yet historically valuable, documentation of a cultural practice in 19th-century Southeast Asia.