Serpent Temple concealed by trees behind the Potala. Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford 2001.35.142.1
Resource #: 69636 (URL for reference)
Collections: Lhasa
Location: Potala Palace, Dzonggyap Lukhang, Red Palace, White Palace
Description:
by Jessica O'Leary
The Serpent Temple, or Lukhang (klu khang), situated on a small island in the middle of the lake north of the Potala. The temple can be seen in the center of the image, partially concealed behind trees. A man approaches in a boat while another stands in the shadows of the dock waiting for him. The north face (that is, the back) of the Potala rises above the trees in the background.Associated Resources
Resource type: Image
Photograph Date: 10/Sep/1936