South face of Potala with appliqué tents set up in grassy foreground. Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford 1998.131.531
Resource #: 69568 (URL for reference)
Collections: Lhasa
Location: Potala Palace, Marpori, Red Palace, White Palace, Namgyel College
Description:
by Jessica O'Leary
The front (south) face of the Potala with a grassy area in the foreground, taken straight ahead from a slight distance. Spectators can be seen standing amidst their traditional appliqué picnic tents, gathered for the occasion of the Regent's departure for Samyé (bsam yas).Associated Resources
Resource type: Image
Photograph Date: 06/Oct/1936