Buddha carved out of rock in the Kyi Chu Valley, 12 miles below Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'Large - 30 ft. high...The vertical lines are caused by water dripping through the roof above. This carving is several hundred years old.' See part 283 (168) for a similar view. Subjects = Bell Collection; Buddha images; rock-cut sculpture; Tibetan sculpture ...
Pilgrim prostrating on road to Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; pilgrims; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Pilgrim prostrating on road to Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; pilgrims; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
A priest riding home from Gyantse. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Priest seated on horseback. The mare he is riding is suckling a foal. Subjects = Bell Collection; monks; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Gyantse; Tibet