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431. Photo 1112/1(26a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(26a)
Title:
Myself with Arthur in office verandah at the Residency, Gangtok. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; residencies
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1915
Extent:
1 item

432. Photo 1112/1(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(76)
Title:
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography The Dalai Lama Nga-wang Lopsang Tup-den Gyatso, seated on throne on decorated platform. Typescript note with Bell's index continues: 'Behind throne red silk brocade; above it nine silk scrolls, each representing the Buddha in the 'earth-pressing' (sa-non) attitude. I...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

433. Photo 1112/1(102)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(102)
Title:
Group portrait of Rakashar, seated on left, his brother, step-mother and wife, with servants behind, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography The Rakashar family was one of the oldest established aristocratic lines in Tibet (see 'The People of Tibet', p. 66).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

434. Photo 1112/1(86)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(86)
Title:
Formal group at installation of the Maharaja of Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Formal group portrait of Sikkimese and Europeans, presumably in front of the Maharaja's palace at Gangtok. Bell is seated centre, with Maharaja of Sikkim on right and Dowager Maharani on left. No other figures are identified, although the woman seated on the left is pre...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
19 Feb 1915
Extent:
1 item

435. Photo 1112/1(77a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(77a)
Title:
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Similar to print 76, but a closer view of the Dalai Lama. Hands apart on cushion. (The Religion of Tibet, p. 192). Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

436. Photo 1112/1(78a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(78a)
Title:
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Similar to print 77, but without hat. Two copies. Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

437. Photo 1112/1(78b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(78b)
Title:
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Almost identical to print 78a, but a very slightly different pose. Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item