2001.59.5.83.3.1 (Print)
Hugh E. Richardson
Hugh Richardson
1936-50
Chumbi Valley Region > Phari
2001.59.5.83.3.1
115 x 85 mm
Print silver , Enlargement
Donated August 2001
The executors of the estate of Hugh E. Richardson
Hugh E. Richardson
Notes on print - 'PHARI TOWN ASIA' is written on the reverse of print. [KC 8/9/2006]
Notes on negative index '5' - Folio 83. 'do. [ PHARI]'
Manual Catalogues - Richardson's Handlist - 'Vol. 5' Nos. 82-86. 'Phari (Phag-ri)'. [KC 7/9/2006]
Other Information - Setting: Pha ri (phag ri) is situated at 4360 m and is one of the highest settlements in the world. The town served as a major trading centre between Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim. It also served as the main administration centre for Western Tibet. It is surrounded by major Himalayan peaks, in the east Chomolhari is visible and in the west lies the Kunchenjunga range. (TS)
For Citation use:
The Tibet Album.
"A lane in Phari with buildings covered in cow pats "
05 Dec. 2006. The Pitt Rivers Museum.
<http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/photo_2001.59.5.83.3.1.html>.
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