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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1112 Material Type Photographs

231. Photo 1112/1(213)

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Photo 1112/1(213)
Title:
The Chang Shambala prophecy. Incarnations of Buddha defeating the Muhammadan world conquerors. A picture in Lhalu House, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; paintings and drawings; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

232. Photo 1112/1(214)

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Photo 1112/1(214)
Title:
Tent of the Karmashar oracle at the Festival of 'The Incense of the Whole World'. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography General view looking towards the tent of the Karmashar oracle, surrounded by spectators. See Hugh Richardson, Ceremonies of the Lhasa Year (Serindia, London, 1993), pp. 94-95, '15th Day: The Universal Incense-Offering.' Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

233. Photo 1112/1(215)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(215)
Title:
Nechung Oracle Temple near Lhasa [Drepung]. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of temple building from courtyard. Subjects = Bell Collection; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Drepung; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

234. Photo 1112/1(216)

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Photo 1112/1(216)
Title:
Entrance to main temple of Nechung [near Drepung]. Figures of heads on the pillars. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Drepung; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

235. Photo 1112/1(217a)

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Photo 1112/1(217a)
Title:
The Mongolian giant at the Gutor, Potala Palace, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Dramatic performance in the Deyang Shar, the great eastern courtyard of the Potala: 'The Mongolian giant...emblematic of strength, prosperity and long life, with his children, Indian, Brahmins and skeletons who guard cemeteries. In the top verandah is the Dalai...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Feb 1921
Extent:
1 item

236. Photo 1112/1(217b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(217b)
Title:
The Mongolian giant at the Gutor, Potala Palace, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Similar to print 217a, but with only two dancers (blurred) in the court. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; Gutor Ceremony; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Feb 1921
Extent:
1 item

237. Photo 1112/1(218a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(218a)
Title:
Ache Lhamo of Chung Riwoche at Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, from the borders of Tsang and Western Tibet, performing the play of 'Nor-zang.' Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of performers on the open stage. Subjects = Ache Lhamo (Tibetan religious drama); Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); theatricals Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

238. Photo 1112/1(218b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(218b)
Title:
Ache Lhamo of Chung Riwoche at Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, from the borders of Tsang and Western Tibet, performing the play of 'Nor-zang.' Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Similar to print 218a, but performers blurred through movement. Subjects = Ache Lhamo (Tibetan religious drama); Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); theatricals Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

239. Photo 1112/1(219)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(219)
Title:
Image of Kesar Gyalpo in the Kesar Lhakhang in Lhasa. Below it are flower vases and seven brass bowls, as usual, for holy water. At the sides tall flower vases. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; interiors; religion; religion (Buddhism); temples Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

240. Photo 1112/1(220)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(220)
Title:
PRINT UNTRACED.
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item