Colour slide taken in Bhutan. A dzong is a type of building found in Bhutan and the Himalayas like a monastery.
Slide of the inside of Tongsa Dzong
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Slide of a classic Tibetan chorten
object | ARC/BAL/003/096
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Photograph of a portrait of John Horniman
object | ARC/HMG/HOR/013/004
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Letter by Ann Savours to Otto Samson, regarding the transfer of Captain Scott relics
object | ARC/HMG/CM/007/A/COLBECKW/037
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Colour positive film of Wai Wai people and expedition team members preparing to depart on boats on the river
object | ARC/GUP/004/115
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