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040-003034546 Subject Prayer

1. Neg 1112/7(603)

Reference (shelfmark):
Neg 1112/7(603)
Title:
Gu-shin Suma. Chahar Mongol woman circuitng the ling-kor round Gu-shin Suma, carrying a volume of the Sutras of the Buddha — the volume known as 'The Eight Thousand' — on her back. The Lama told her to do this as a cure for her illness. At present she is tired and resting awhile, and telling her beads. Wangil heard the above from her. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of the woman resting in the course of her circumambulation. The sutras are carried on a wooden frame on her back. Duplicate negative only, no print.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 item

2. Neg 1112/7(549)

Reference (shelfmark):
Neg 1112/7(549)
Title:
Temple near De Wang's Residence. The temple for the West Sunid Hoshun. Lamas praying the Ge-ko is perfuming the air with his long incense stick. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) View looking towards a seated group at prayer in the courtyard, with the standing figure of the abbot holding an incense stick and temple buildings behind. Duplicate negative only, no print.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 item

3. Neg 1112/7(540)

Reference (shelfmark):
Neg 1112/7(540)
Title:
Temple near De Wang's Residence. The temple for the West Sunid Hoshun. Monks praying in front of temple. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
View of monks seated at prayer in the temple court. Duplicate negative only, no print.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 item