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"The Dalai Lama, the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhists, occupies an enormous palace on the Potala hill at Lhasa. Its massive walls, terraces, and bastions present an imposing appearance."—Webster, 1920

The Potala, Lhasa

"The Dalai Lama, the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhists, occupies an enormous palace on the Potala hill…

Ailuropus Melanoleucus. "A. melanoleucus, discovered by Pere David in 1869, in the most inaccessible mountains of eastern Tibet. Said to feed principally on roots, bamboos, and other vegetables. It is of the size of a small Brown bear, of a white color, with ears, spots round the eyes, shoulders, and limbs black." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Giant Panda

Ailuropus Melanoleucus. "A. melanoleucus, discovered by Pere David in 1869, in the most inaccessible…

"Coin struck in Tibet, from specimen in India Library; inscribed "27th year (of cycle=1772 A.D.) from the princely residence of Golden"." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Tibet Coin

"Coin struck in Tibet, from specimen in India Library; inscribed "27th year (of cycle=1772 A.D.) from…

"Tibeto-Chinese coinage ("Kieniang, 58th year," i.e. 1793 A.D.)" —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Tibet Coin

"Tibeto-Chinese coinage ("Kieniang, 58th year," i.e. 1793 A.D.)" —The Encyclopedia Britannica,…

"Yak is a species of ox from the mountainous regions of Tibet. There are two races: the wild yak, generally black, which is found near the snow line, descending into the valleys in winter, and a domesticated race of various colors, black and white being most common. The yak is about the size of the common ox, to which it has a general resemblance, but it is covered with a thick coat of long, silky hair, hanging down like the fleece of a sheep, completely investing the tail, and forming a lengthy fringe along the shoulders, flanks, and thighs. This fringe, which exists in both races, was apparently developed as a protection to the animal, as the long hair forms a sort of mat which defends the body from the effects of the cold when the animal is reposing in the snow. The domesticated race is of great importance to the natives of Tibet. The yak is employed as a beast of burden, but never for tillage or draught; the milk is very rich, and yields excellent butter; the flesh is of the finest quality, and that of the calves far superior to ordinary veal. The hair is spun into ropes, and made into coverings for tents, and the soft fur of the hump and withers is woven into a fine strong cloth. The tails, often dyed red, are made into the chowries or fly-flappers, used in India. Yaks are often seen in zoological gardens and menageries."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Yak

"Yak is a species of ox from the mountainous regions of Tibet. There are two races: the wild yak, generally…