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032-003174063 Material Type Photographs

1981. Photo 1112/1(165)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(165)
Title:
Two gigantic pictures, embroidered on silk, on the walls of the Potala, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking towards the Potala Palace from the south, with the two images hanging from the centre of the building. '...Of the present and coming Buddhas at Ser-treng ceremony. The two pictures...are some three hundred years old. Procession of monks (middle ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

1982. Photo 1112/1(166)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(166)
Title:
Large silk embroidery picture of Buddha at Kung-tang Monastery, several hundred years old. Made when the monastery was founded. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Banner with Buddha image hanging from walls of monastery. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; monasteries; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

1983. Photo 1112/1(233)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(233)
Title:
Scrub jungle on the river bank at Lhasa; willow trees on left. Close to our house. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; trees & plants Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

1984. Photo 1112/1(256)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(256)
Title:
Entrance to Pavilion of Dalai Lama on artificial lake in the inner enclosure of the 'Jewel Park', Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of steps leading up to verandah seen in print 255. Subjects = Bell Collection; pavilions; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

1985. Photo 1112/1(264)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(264)
Title:
Main entrance to Tsuk Lha-khang, Lhasa, with two gilt medallions above the verandah. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of entrance, the verandah supported on massive carved wooden pillars. The Tsuklakhang was a block of religious and adminsitrative buildings which incorporated the Jokang Temple. Subjects = Bell Collection; government buildings; Tibetan architectur...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

1986. Photo 1112/1(282)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(282)
Title:
Our grounds in Dekyi Lingka, Lhasa. Author on pony and neto Dzong-pon by his side. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Bell's head slightly unsharp due to movement. For a better print, see the almost identical print 112, clearly taken on the same occasion. Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mar 1921
Extent:
1 item

1987. Photo 1112/1(389)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(389)
Title:
Competitors and spectators in the gun and arrow competition in the New Year at Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; horse racing; sports Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

1988. Photo 1112/2(71)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(71)
Title:
The richest trader in Gyantse, sitting at her stall in the market. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; dress; dress (Tibetan); ethnic groups; hairstyles; head-dresses; markets; Tibetans Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

1989. Photo 1112/2(74)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(74)
Title:
Children dressed up for playing, boy monks from Palkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group of children in patterned robes and hats. Subjects = Bell Collection; children; monks; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

1990. Photo 1112/2(122)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/2(122)
Title:
Gun and arrow competition at Gyantse. Firing the arrow. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = arms and armour; Bell Collection; sports Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item