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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
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Delegation with gifts for the Dalai Lama entering Dalai Lama's throne room in Jewel Park, Lhasa.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

Pilgrims and officials leaving Dalai Lama's summer palace in Jewel Park, Lhasa after receiving his blessing.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

The monk on left is the Lord Chamberlain, who handles the Dalai Lama's personal affairs and is one of the most influential monks in Tibet.

ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
DescriptionThe bronze lion in foreground was a present, many years ago from one of the emperors of China.
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

The Chicago Daily News "expedition" to Lhasa, crossing the Nyapso-la (16,400 foot pass).

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

On the trail to Lhasa holy monuments line the way. This chorten forms a arch over the trail.

ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

G70. A yak-skin boat on the upper Brahmaputra River, central Tibet.

G72. Looking down the length of our boat on the journey down the Brahmaputra River.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

A Tibetan monk on pilgrimage. He carries a spear.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

Archway of stones and prayer flags over the 16,400 foot pass of Kharo-la, on road to Lhasa.