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This is a photograph of a wooden building with intricate architectural details. The gable end is adorned with swirling patterns and decorative elements. The entrance has a slightly arched doorway surrounded by detailed woodwork, with a carved panel above it. The roof edges have decorative trim and flourishes. In the background are tall palm trees and foliage. The craftsmanship of the building showcases attention to detail and artistry, capturing a moment of cultural heritage in wooden architecture.

Pugahm Myo: Carved Doorway in Courtyard of Shwe Zeegong Pagoda

Tripe, Linnaeus · British

August 20–24 or October 23, 1855

Medium
albumen silver print
Classification
Photograph
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
4769 × 5790px

Description

This is a photograph of a wooden building with intricate architectural details. The gable end is adorned with swirling patterns and decorative elements. The entrance has a slightly arched doorway surrounded by detailed woodwork, with a carved panel above it. The roof edges have decorative trim and flourishes. In the background are tall palm trees and foliage. The craftsmanship of the building showcases attention to detail and artistry, capturing a moment of cultural heritage in wooden architecture.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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