Title
Entrance to Shwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon
Caption
View of one of the four elaborate entrances to the Buddhist Shwedagon pagoda, or stupa, in Rangoon (Yangon). Two giant Chinthes (guardians that are half lion and half dog or dragon) sit on either side of the steps leading up to the arched gateway. The gateway is decorated with ornate figures and the tops of tiered pagodas can be seen behind.
Date
1905
Credit line
Photo12/UIG/Bristol Archives/Wood collection
Reference
UMG24A02_125
Model release
No
Property release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,5Mb (1,9Mb) / 16,3in x 12,0in / 4886 x 3612 (300dpi)