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1901. Photo 1112/5(248)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(248)
Title:
Guru (left) of Indian monk, Raghubir, from Simla. The Indian monk stands by his side holding a pot of holy water with a peacock's feather in it. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length standing portrait of the two monks. Location unspecified. Subjects = Bell Collection; gurus; monks; religion; religion (Buddhism)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1902. Photo 1112/5(269)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(269)
Title:
A number of yaks with their pack-saddles on. These saddles are made of wood and have leather straps for tying on the loads. Near Shi-ga-tse. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Caravan of yaks on the move. Subjects = animals; Bell Collection; caravans; pack animals; yaks Location = Shigatse; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1903. Photo 1112/5(278)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(278)
Title:
View of Kun-kyap-ling, looking up a long grassy enclosure. In left middle distance, the square red pillar is the residence of the god (cho-kyong) who protects Kun-kyap-ling. Streamers of prayer flags are stretched across. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Kun-kyap-ling; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1904. Photo 1112/5(293)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(293)
Title:
The Tsang-po from near Shi-ga-tse. Looking across it. It is in heavy flood, 1½ miles wide. Small hamlet on left. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; river scenes Location = Shigatse; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1905. Photo 1112/5(309)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(309)
Title:
Images at Ne-tang Monastery near Shi-ga-tse. These images are in the chapel in which the sacred relics are kept. In front of the images can be seen six of the bowls of holy water, with one butter lamp standing above them, one bowl only being to the right Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Altar and religious images. Subjects = Bell Collection; monasteries; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist); religious images Location = Netang; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1906. Photo 1112/5(311)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(311)
Title:
One of the wooden blocks taken out ready for printing, Ne-tang Monastery. It measures 30 by 7 inches. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Close view of printing block. Subjects = Bell Collection; monasteries; printing; printing blocks Location = Netang; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1907. Photo 1112/5(315)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(315)
Title:
A closer view of a party of women crossing bridge over the Nyang Chu near Kun-kyap-ling, near Shi-ga-tse. They are wearing the Tsang headdress. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; dress; dress (Tibetan); ethnic groups; head-dresses; Tibetans; travelling Location = Kun-kyap-ling; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1908. Photo 1112/5(325)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(325)
Title:
The small boy from print 322, on their way on pilgrimage to Ta-shi Lhun-po. He carries a wooden vessel for holding water. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; pilgrims; religion; religion (Buddhism); travelling Location = Tashi-lhunpo; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1909. Photo 1112/5(338a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(338a)
Title:
A house in Pe-nam village. Note the prayer flag on the corners of the roof. Strips of cotton cloth, white and other colours, are attached to sticks. The walls are of mud-bricks, sun-dried, on a low foundation of stones. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; prayer flags; private houses; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious articles; religious articles (Buddhist); Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Penam; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1910. Photo 1112/5(415)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(415)
Title:
Life-term convict sitting at the door of his cell in Kong-kar Dzong. Convicted of several thefts. He keeps the key of his cell, which also he could break open, as the door is weak. A villager friend stands surety for him. He wears fetters. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; convicts; crime and criminals; prisons; punishments Location = Kong-kar; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item