Mules carrying merchandise crossing 'The Plain of the Three Brothers' [Tang Pun Sum]. Muleteer riding on the near side of the pond. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = animals; Bell Collection; caravans; mules; pack animals Location = Tang Pun Sum; Tibet
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
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Close view of piece. Subjects = Bell Collection; cups
Sacred inscription on mountain side above Kang-war [?Kang-mar]. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of inscription on mountain side, apparently formed with white stone or rocks rather than carved into the ground. Subjects = Bell Collection; inscriptions Location = Kangmar; Tibet
Tibetan travellers, husband and wife, travelling along the bank of the Nyang Chu near Sa-ma-da. Husband carries small son, wife carries their belongings including food, which consists of barley-flour and dried meat. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of the fmily, posed beside river. Subjects = Bell Collection; ethnic groups; Tibetans; travelling Location = Samada; Tibet
An inhabitant of Sa-ma-da. Robe of the ordinary grey woollen cloth, so much worn by laymen. Hat also of grey woollen cloth. Top boots old and dirty, of woollen cloth. A serious face. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait. Subjects = Bell Collection; dress; dress (Tibetan); ethnic groups; Tibetans Location = Samada; Tibet