The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Portrait Photography The Dalai Lama Nga-wang Lopsang Tup-den Gyatso, seated on throne on decorated platform. Typescript note with Bell's index continues: 'Behind throne red silk brocade; above it nine silk scrolls, each representing the Buddha in the 'earth-pressing' (sa-non) attitude. I...
Formal group at installation of the Maharaja of Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events Formal group portrait of Sikkimese and Europeans, presumably in front of the Maharaja's palace at Gangtok. Bell is seated centre, with Maharaja of Sikkim on right and Dowager Maharani on left. No other figures are identified, although the woman seated on the left is pre...
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Portrait Photography Similar to print 76, but a closer view of the Dalai Lama. Hands apart on cushion. (The Religion of Tibet, p. 192). Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Portrait Photography Similar to print 77, but without hat. Two copies. Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet
The Dalai Lama on his throne in Norbu Lingka (the 'Jewel Park', his country residence near Lhasa), as when blessing pilgrims. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Portrait Photography Almost identical to print 78a, but a very slightly different pose. Subjects = Bell Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetan rulers Location = Lhasa; Tibet