Maharaja of Sikkim at Delhi Durbar. To the left, Sidkeong, Tashi (present Maharaja); to the right, my empty chair, Weir, Hickley, Turner, Hodges. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Historical Events Formally posed group. Subjects = Bell Collection; durbars; Indian rulers; official events
Land agent (nyerpa) of Serchok (right) and his servant meeting me nine miles outside Gyantse in accordance with etiquette. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length standing portrait of the two men with their ponies. Subjects = Bell Collection; rites and customs; Tibetan officials Location = Gyantse; Tibet