Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862 – 1943): Stein Márk Aurél was a Hungarian archaeologist and scholar, mainly concerned with exploring ancient Central Asia. He studied at various European universities including Vienna, Leipzig, Oxford and Tubingen. He went on to become Principal of Oriental College in Lahore, Registrar of the Punjab University and finally Principal of Madrasa College, Calcutta. (more…)
Archive for May, 2010
Golden Temple Amritsar.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Sikh Golden Temple Amritsar rare photo
The Salt Lake Tsomognalari, in Pangkong, and The Salt Lake Tsomoriri in Rupchu, Western Tibet. H. Schlagintweit (1826-1882), A. Schlagintweit (1829-1857) R. Schlagintweit (1833-1885)
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
The Salt Lake Tsomognalari, in Pangkong, Western Tibet. H. Schlagintwei LAKESFrom one of the greatest colour-printed works of the 19th century these two oleographic panoramas evoke the barren yet beautiful landscapes of Tibetan mountain lakes.
Portfolio of Illustrations of Sind Tiles. Henry Cousens.
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Portfolio of Illustrations of Sind Tiles. Henry Couse