A still nearer view of Tse-tang. Monastery on right; ling-ka with top of cho-ten, etc., on left. Channel for irrigating fields in foreground. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
The monkey's cave, on the side of Tse-tang Gon-po Ri, where the Tibetan race is believed to have originated. The entrance to the cave is in the shape of a T. It is near the left-hand top corner of the photograph. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Tibet; Tse-tang Gon-po Ri
The first field cultivated in Tibet under the instruction of the monkey. Seed sown today ripened tomorrow. Such is the tradition. When the photo was taken the field contained barley and peas. Near the bank of the Tsang-po. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across field towards hills. See part 287 (196) for a similar view, where the location is more specifically identified as Tse-tang. Subjects = agricultural labour; agriculture; Bell Collection; crops Location = Tibet; Tsangpo Valley
Large rectangular ferry boat (tru) for crossing the Tsang-po at Ger-pa Tru, 1½ miles from Tse-tang. This is on the Tse-tang side, south bank. Note horse's head (left): all large ferry boats have this. Waiting for passengers, animals, etc., to embark. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Embarking animals and goods onto the ferry at Ger-pa Tru. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Similar to print 440a. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Embarking animals and goods onto the ferry at Ger-pa Tru. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Animals and passengers on board and ferry pushing off. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)