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301. Photo 1112/1(167)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(167)
Title:
Gigantic silk embroidered Buddha images hanging from the south wall of the Potala Palace, Lhasa, during the Setreng Ceremony. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Closer view of the banners seen in print 165. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); Sertreng Ceremony Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

302. Photo 1112/1(206)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(206)
Title:
The 'Offerings of the Fifteenth'. Nechung's offering on right. On the 15th night of the prayer festival, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Similar to print 188. Reproduced in Hugh Richardson, Ceremonies of the Lhasa Year (Serindia, London, 1993), p. 29. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

303. Photo 1112/1(211)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(211)
Title:
Entrance to main temple of Nechung [near Drepung]. Figures of heads on pillars. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Entrance with carved wooden pillars, looking towards interior beyond. Subjects = Bell Collection; temples; Tibetan architecture; Tibetan architecture (Buddhist) Location = Drepung; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

304. Photo 1112/1(213)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(213)
Title:
The Chang Shambala prophecy. Incarnations of Buddha defeating the Muhammadan world conquerors. A picture in Lhalu House, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; paintings and drawings; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1921
Extent:
1 item

305. Photo 1112/1(294)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(294)
Title:
Ruins of Chinese houses destroyed in the fighting between the Tibetans and the Chinese, Lhasa, in 1911-12 Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Probably photographed during Bell's visit to Tibet in 1915. Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1915
Extent:
1 item

306. Photo 1112/1(380)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(380)
Title:
Sera monks at Chu shu on way to Phari to join Dalai Lama's bodyguard, in 1912.
Scope & Content:
Mounted group, en route to meet the Dalai Lama on his return from India. Subjects = Bell Collection; bodyguards; monks; religion Location = Chu-shur; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 item

307. Photo 1112/1(406)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(406)
Title:
Maharaja of Sikkim at his installation ceremony in 1919. Head of author [Bell] left centre. Dowager Maharani and sister of Maharaja right centre. Councillors and nobility of state in foreground. Photographer: Brown, P.
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; Indian rulers; installation ceremonies; official events
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1919
Extent:
1 item

308. Photo 1112/1(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(35)
Title:
Across Kyi Chu Valley from Tra Yer-pa Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet. Telephoto. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View across valley towards mountains. Subjects = Bell Collection; mountain scenery Location = Kyi Chu Valley; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1910-1920
Extent:
1 item

309. Photo 1112/1(124)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(124)
Title:
'Divine soldiers' at the 'Heavenly Arrow' competition at lunch. Spectators on roof, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

310. Photo 1112/1(144)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/1(144)
Title:
'Divine Soldiers' (lha-i mak-mi), who blow trumpets at arrow shooting, Lhasa. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Soldiers seated in rows in courtyard. Subjects = Bell Collection; festivals; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Mar 1921
Extent:
1 item