The Chang Shambala prophecy. Incarnations of Buddha defeating the Muhammadan world conquerors. A picture in Lhalu House, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Subjects = Bell Collection; paintings and drawings; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Tent of the Karmashar oracle at the Festival of 'The Incense of the Whole World'. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography General view looking towards the tent of the Karmashar oracle, surrounded by spectators. See Hugh Richardson, Ceremonies of the Lhasa Year (Serindia, London, 1993), pp. 94-95, '15th Day: The Universal Incense-Offering.' Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; ...
Nechung Oracle Temple near Lhasa [Drepung]. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Architectural Photography General view of temple building from courtyard. Subjects = Bell Collection; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Drepung; Tibet
The Mongolian giant at the Gutor, Potala Palace, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Dramatic performance in the Deyang Shar, the great eastern courtyard of the Potala: 'The Mongolian giant...emblematic of strength, prosperity and long life, with his children, Indian, Brahmins and skeletons who guard cemeteries. In the top verandah is the Dalai...
The Mongolian giant at the Gutor, Potala Palace, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Similar to print 217a, but with only two dancers (blurred) in the court. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; Gutor Ceremony; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Ache Lhamo of Chung Riwoche at Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, from the borders of Tsang and Western Tibet, performing the play of 'Nor-zang.' Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of performers on the open stage. Subjects = Ache Lhamo (Tibetan religious drama); Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); theatricals Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Ache Lhamo of Chung Riwoche at Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, from the borders of Tsang and Western Tibet, performing the play of 'Nor-zang.' Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Similar to print 218a, but performers blurred through movement. Subjects = Ache Lhamo (Tibetan religious drama); Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); theatricals Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Image of Kesar Gyalpo in the Kesar Lhakhang in Lhasa. Below it are flower vases and seven brass bowls, as usual, for holy water. At the sides tall flower vases. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; interiors; religion; religion (Buddhism); temples Location = Lhasa; Tibet