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View of temples and sheds with prayer wheels inside, Labrang, Tibet
View of temples and sheds with prayer wheels inside, Labrang, Tibet
Object Number 56-55-60/15865.1.317
Display Title View of temples and sheds with prayer wheels inside, Labrang, Tibet
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Tibet / (Labrang) / Gift of Frederick R. Wulsin / 1927; Printed on label adhered to board (verso): "1417-Photo by Frederick R. Wulsin / Negative #26410-A / Tibet - Labrang [crossed out and replaced with China - Gansu] / View of some of the temples of Labrang. / Note in foreground the sheds containing / thousands of prayer wheels, which devout / pilgrims are daily turning. Tibet. / "Labrang, a great Monastery on the / Northeast border of Tibet"."; Printed on board (verso): "COS April.1924 / Rec'd Feb 25 1924"
Department Photographic
Date 1923
Artist Frederick R. Wulsin
Culture
  • Chinese
  • Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Gansu
Asia / Tibet / <State> / <County> / Labrang
Materials Print, black and white Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 17.78 × 22.86 cm (7 × 9 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Frederick R. Wulsin

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