
3 0 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
Side view of a kotia, a large double masted dhow (sailboat) from India, moored at Bahrain Island. In the central distance a kotia sits in choppy water, its sails tied down, bow pointing to the right. In the background a number of dhows are moored. In the far right distance buildings line the shores of Bahrain Island.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Image Details
Accession Number
2004.130.25629.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
Bahrain
Region
Persian Gulf; Bahrain Island
Cultural Group
Arab
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
01/04/50
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