IDNO

N.100784.WIL

Description

A Sikkimese man, two Nepalese girls and a boy standing in front of a row of five stone-built chorten at Sosing. The basic structure of the Chortens consist of a square foundation symbolizing the earth, a dome symbolising water, and thirteen tapering steps of enlightenment symbolizing the element of fire. These steps lead to a stylized parasol, the symbol of wind, which is topped by the ‘twin-symbol’ uniting sun and moon. [JD 21/4/2008]

Described by Williamson as “Chortens and people below Kyosing 26.3.33”.
“Row of 5 stone-built chorten with two Nepali girls and one boy as well as a Sikkimese standing in front of them’ blem on top” (Cech’s description).

Place

S Asia; India; Sikkim; Sosing [Kyosing]

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

Williamson, Frederick

Collector / Expedition

Williamson, Frederick

Date

26 March 1933

Collection Name

Williamson Collection

Source

Williamson, Margaret

Format

Film Negative Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

This catalogue record has been updated with the support of the Getty Grant Program Two. [Jocelyne Dudding 22/1/2008]