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1911. Photo 1084, 2(21)

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Photo 1084, 2(21)
Title:
The two stewards and senior lamas of Sera Monastery. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of monks, posed in the roadway, with monastery buildings behind: 'On the right of the photograph are the two steel maces which are the emblem of the stewards' authority, and are carried aloft before them on occasions of importance.' Another copy (print...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

1912. Photo 1084, 2(30)

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Photo 1084, 2(30)
Title:
The Ling-kor, or circular sacred road of Lhasa. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View of the road, hung with prayer flags and with three figures posed beside the building in the foreground: 'The pilgrims can be seen wending their way round the circular road, turning their prayer wheel, and acquiring merit by avoiding the puddles. To ac...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

1913. Photo 1084, 2(42)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(42)
Title:
The Regent [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Three-quarter length seated portrait: 'Ti Rimpochi, of Galdan Monastery, who has risen from the lowest ranks of the priesthood to be the most learned and revered Doctor of Divinity throughout Tibet, and who now, by virtue of a decree of the Chinese Emperor, is acting...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

1914. Photo 1084, 2(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 2(43)
Title:
The Sha-pes [Lhasa]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length standing portrait of the four Shapés: 'These officials may be described as the Executive Council of four, though they apparently had no Executive power, and were not summoned to the Councils. Their names, from left to right, are Utuk, Sechung, Tsarong, an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

1915. Photo 1099(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1099(2)
Title:
A Burmese funeral procession at Rangoon. Photographer: Jackson, J.
Scope & Content:
Photograph of a Burmese funeral procession at Rangoon (Yangon), taken by J. Jackson in c.1868. Funeral procession halted in the street to be photographed.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1868
Extent:
1 item

1916. Photo 1099(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1099(8)
Title:
Carved figures, Rangoon. A reclining 'Gaudama', with attendant worshippers. Photographer: Jackson, J.
Scope & Content:
Photograph of carved wooden figures at Rangoon (Yangon), taken by J. Jackson in c.1868. The figures represent the reclining Gautama Buddha with attendant worshippers, a form of sacred sculpture which would be painted or gilded. They are animated and naturalistic in style and are arranged on a la...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1868
Extent:
1 item

1917. Photo 1099(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1099(18)
Title:
Mandalay. S.P.G. Mission School, built by the king, under the superintendence of the Revd. J. E. Marks. Four of the King's sons, are in the foreground under a canopy of golden umbrellas. Photographer: Jackson, J.
Scope & Content:
Photograph taken by J. Jackson in 1868. General view of the wooden mission school, raised above the ground on piles. The King's four sons stand with attendants beneath the tree in front of the building. The Rev. James Ebenezer Marks was earlier the headmaster of St John's College, Rangoon, opene...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1868
Extent:
1 item

1918. Photo 1099(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1099(33)
Title:
Tounghoo (Burma). Karen village. Photographer: Jackson, J.
Scope & Content:
Photograph of a Karen village at Taungoo, taken by J. Jackson in c.1868. General view of two rows of thatched houses raised on stilts, with figures at work in the field in the foreground and a more substantial building in the background. A copy of this print in a private collection identifies th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1868
Extent:
1 item

1919. Photo 1107(137)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1107(137)
Title:
Hindu Car. Bangalore. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Postcard view showing the procession of a temple car through the streets.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900-1910
Extent:
1 item

1920. Photo 1107(139)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1107(139)
Title:
A Puja. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Postcard view of a group of laymen and priests.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900-1910
Extent:
1 item

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