The Shal-ngos at entrance of the Sera Monastery, with iron rods of office. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Small copy print. Reproduced in The Religion of Tibet, p. 170, with title, 'Two powerfully-built monks.' Subjects = Bell Collection; monks; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious officials Location = Azarbayjan; Iran; Sera
View over Lhasa to east from roof of Tsuk Lha-khang. In the middle distance (centre) gilt finials of old Muru Monastery, where Nechung Chokyong stays when in Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Architectural Photography View across rooftops towards mountains in distance. Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Lhasa; Tibet