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581. Photo 1112/5(339)

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Photo 1112/5(339)
Title:
A large stack of hay on the roof of a house in Pe-nam. It hangs down the wall to the ground; there is, however, no road here, so that ponies cannot drag it away and eat it. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; incense; prayer flags; private houses; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist); Tibetan architecture Location = Penam; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

582. Photo 1112/5(428)

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Photo 1112/5(428)
Title:
The writing on one face of the shorter pillar near Dra-nang. The writing on the other face, i.e. the narrower face to the right (as you look at it) of this one, was more worn, as was all the writing on taller pillar. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of inscribed face. Subjects = Bell Collection; inscription pillars; inscriptions; pillars Location = Dranang; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

583. Photo 1112/5(90)

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Photo 1112/5(90)
Title:
Tents pitched by the Dzong-pons for a religious festival at Pa-ri. The white tents are those of the gentry, the black tents are of yak-hair and accommodate the lesser folk. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'The designs on the white tent on the right are in blue. The larger white tents often have a high roof with a gap between it and the walls of the tent. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); tents Location = Phari; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

584. Photo 1112/5(99)

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Photo 1112/5(99)
Title:
On Pa-ri plain. Woman going to her field with her yak, on which are carried the spade and other agricultural implements. Round the yak's neck is a leather band to which are fastened a number of small bells. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = agricultural labour; agriculture; animals; Bell Collection; crops; pack animals; yaks Location = Phari; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

585. Photo 1112/5(110)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(110)
Title:
Tibetan cup with saucer and lid, as used by a Tibetan gentleman or lady or position. The cup is of white jade with a slight brownish tinge. The lid and support are of silver. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Close view of piece. Subjects = Bell Collection; cups
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

586. Photo 1112/5(119)

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Photo 1112/5(119)
Title:
Another Om-Ma-ni, etc., carved on a rock, not far from 118, with a figure in the middle. Near Gyang-tse. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view looking down onto rock-cut inscription. Subjects = Bell Collection; inscriptions; rock-cut inscriptions Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

587. Photo 1112/5(139)

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Photo 1112/5(139)
Title:
A group of people, six men and one boy, who are going to prostrate themselves round the sacred way at Gyang-tse. Note the wooden slabs on their hands, and their leather aprons to prevent injury to their hands and body when prostrating. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; pilgrims; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

588. Photo 1112/5(142)

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Photo 1112/5(142)
Title:
Prayer flags on willow trees by the Nyang Chu at Gyang-tse. The strips are of cotton and the prayers stamped on them. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; prayer flags; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

589. Photo 1112/5(143)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(143)
Title:
Prayer flags on willow trees by the Nyang Chu at Gyang-tse. The strips are of cotton and the prayers stamped on them. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Similar to print 142. Subjects = Bell Collection; prayer flags; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

590. Photo 1112/5(152)

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Photo 1112/5(152)
Title:
Incense burner on roof of Pen-jor Lhun-po [Pahla estate near Gyantse]. Six feet high. made of stone and mud. The incense is put inside the hole in the upper part. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; incense; incense burners; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item