Felice Beato, Gateway and Central Pagoda of the 450 Tables of the Law
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Felice Beato

Gateway and Central Pagoda of the 450 Tables of the Law

1887–1896

Current Collection

J. Paul Getty Museum

Los Angeles, United States

Medium
Albumen silver print
Dimensions
20.1 × 27.4 cm
Status
In Museum Collection
Collect24 Art ID
C24-811882

Kuthodaw Pagoda, a stupa, stands behind an ornate archway. In the center of the arch a man stands with his hand resting on the side. Also visible are some of the kyauksa gu or stone inscription caves holding marble slabs engraved with Buddhist texts.

Provenance

Partial gift from the Wilson Centre for Photography

Registry history

  • 1887–1896 — Recorded in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum — photographs

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