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231. Photo 1112/1(217a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(217a)
Title:
The Mongolian giant at the Gutor, Potala Palace, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Dramatic performance in the Deyang Shar, the great eastern courtyard of the Potala: 'The Mongolian giant...emblematic of strength, prosperity and long life, with his children, Indian, Brahmins and skeletons who guard cemeteries. In the top verandah is the Dalai...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Feb 1921
Extent:
1 item

232. Photo 1112/1(246)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(246)
Title:
Rhododendron trees at Thonglu. Rabden Lepcha sitting in one. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Another copy at print 394. Subjects = Bell Collection; rhododendrons; trees & plants
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

233. Photo 1112/1(263)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(263)
Title:
Weary pilgrims feeding before renewing prostrations round Lingkhor, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; pilgrims; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious observances; religious observances (Buddhist) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

234. Photo 1112/1(287)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(287)
Title:
Mongolian Minister (seated in centre) with monks and servants, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Formally posed group poprtrait: '...with mongolian monks and servants. He stayed three months in Lhasa, making offerings to monasteries, etc., on behalf of his chieftain and himself.' Subjects = Bell Collection; ethnic groups; Mongolians Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

235. Photo 1112/1(299)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(299)
Title:
Photograph of first part of the Tibet-Nepal Treaty of 1856. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibet-Nepal Treaty; treaties
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910
Extent:
1 item

236. Photo 1112/1(300)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(300)
Title:
Photograph of second part of the Tibet-Nepal Treaty of 1856. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibet-Nepal Treaty; treaties
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910
Extent:
1 item

237. Photo 1112/1(301)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(301)
Title:
Photograph of third part of the Tibet-Nepal Treaty of 1856. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibet-Nepal Treaty; treaties
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910
Extent:
1 item

238. Photo 1112/1(302)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(302)
Title:
Photograph of fourth part of the Tibet-Nepal Treaty of 1856. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibet-Nepal Treaty; treaties
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910
Extent:
1 item

239. Photo 1112/1(393)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(393)
Title:
Nechung Oracle temple in foreground, with Drepung Monastery beyond. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of temple and monastery buildings. Subjects = Bell Collection; monasteries; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Drepung; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

240. Photo 1112/1(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(66)
Title:
Smallpox edict in Lhasa near Chokang, in winter. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of brick structure, containing instructions for segregation during smallpox epidemics. The typescript index records the location as 'near Tsuk La Kang'. Subjects = Bell Collection; diseases; health care; smallpox edicts Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1921
Extent:
1 item