Altar designed by Sidkeong Tulku, Prince (and later ruler) of Sikkim. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Ornately carved and gilt wooden altar, in form somewhat like a large European dresser, with priests standing on either side. Subjects = altars; Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Altar of chapel in a trader's house in Chumbi Valley, with photograph of Dalai Lama in centre. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Architectural Photography Similar to print 79, but with objects arranged slightly differently. Subjects = altars; Bell Collection; interiors; private houses; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Chumbi Valley; Tibet
Chomolhari across the 'Three Brothers Plain'. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across the plain towards the mountain. Probably photographed at the same period as print 287b, which is precisely dated. Print 268 is a copy of this photograph. Subjects = Bell Collection; mountain scenery Location = Chomo Lhari; Tibet