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541. Photo 1112/5(218)

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Photo 1112/5(218)
Title:
Central finial on the summit of Cham-pa's Temple, Ta-shi Lhun-po. A chain on each side with bells at intervals which are rung by the wind. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of finial on temple roof. Subjects = architectural elements; Bell Collection; finials; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Tashi-lhunpo; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

542. Photo 1112/5(272)

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Photo 1112/5(272)
Title:
An upstairs room in De-chen Po-trang near Shigatse. This is one of the Pan-chen Rim-po-che's Halls of Audience, where he receives officials and blesses the people. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'Right front, his throne, with one of his gowns over the back of the throne , ready for him to wear when he sits down next, though he has not been in Tibet for ten years. People are very seldom admitted to the De-chen Po-trang ('The Palace of the Western Paradis...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

543. Photo 1112/5(290)

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Photo 1112/5(290)
Title:
The 'Arrow Letter' (Da-yik) which is sent in advance to the village headmen, to let them know where I halt, supplies required, etc. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography 'Written in large clear letters on red cotton cloth, so that all can read it, and wrapped round a small piece of bamboo, so as to be easily carried.' Subjects = Bell Collection; letters; mail services
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

544. Photo 1112/5(301)

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Photo 1112/5(301)
Title:
A theological debate. The figure at the back is the judge. The debater on the left is an Indian from the Simla hills. The commencement of the debate. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Two monks posed at start of debate. The argument is accompanied by the striking of various attitudes reflecting the progress of the debate (see following prints). The series comprises prints 301-308. Subjects = Bell Collection; monks; religion; religion (Budd...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

545. Photo 1112/5(310)

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Photo 1112/5(310)
Title:
A wooden rack in one of the rooms of the Ne-tang Monastery, where the wooden printing blocks are kept. This perticular rack faces out towards the verandah. The number of each volume can be seen printed on the end of it. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; monasteries; printing; printing blocks Location = Netang; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

546. Photo 1112/5(331)

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Photo 1112/5(331)
Title:
A postal runner's hut, between Sang-nga-ling and Pe-nam. This is one of the rougher types of postal hut. Some are better. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Small, flat-roofed crude stone building. Subjects = Bell Collection; mail services; post runners' huts
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

547. Photo 1112/5(355)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(355)
Title:
Prayers for the crops. The Ngak-pa is seated, holding his hat. To the left at the table next to him are seated, apparently, the two luck-bringing boys. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious services
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

548. Photo 1112/5(400)

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Photo 1112/5(400)
Title:
Dor-je Pa-mo sitting Buddha-wise on her couch in her tent. This is how she sits to receive worshippers. Tibetan table in front of her with cup of tea on it. Coloured canopy over her head. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography 'This lady is Dor-je Pa-mo, 'the Thunderbolt Sow' of Sam-ding, for she has the power of transforming herself into a sow. She, the only female incarnation in Tibet, receives the one-handed blessing [from the Dalai Lama]. Even the Prime Minister's wife and the wives of...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

549. Photo 1112/5(455)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(455)
Title:
Monolith to left of entrance of main temple at Sam-ye. The inscription dates from the time of Ti-song De-tsen. Rests on a stone base in the form of a lotus. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'Sun and moon are represented in brass at the top. The monolith itself is about eleven feet high, and the total height about thirteen feet.' Subjects = Bell Collection; inscription pillars; inscriptions; pillars Location = Samye; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

550. Photo 1112/5(457a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(457a)
Title:
The Kings of the Four Quarters, North, South, East and West. Large images of these in the vestibule in the entrance to the main temple. Two Kings are on each side. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious images; Tibetan sculpture
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item