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Burma Collection (page 7)

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Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Open in 1372. Height 105 m. Prayer altar

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Open in 1372. Height 105 m. Prayer altar
JEB4953894 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Open in 1372. Height 105 m. Prayer altar; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Open in 1372. Height 105 m)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Inle Lake, Shan State. Shwe Inthein website

Myanmar - Burma: Inle Lake, Shan State. Shwe Inthein website. Shwe Inthein Monastery is located inside the land
JEB4957940 Myanmar - Burma: Inle Lake, Shan State. Shwe Inthein website. Shwe Inthein Monastery is located inside the land, on the edge of Inle Lake

Background imageBurma Collection: Aphrodite's dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium aphrodite (Dendrobium nodatum)

Aphrodite's dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium aphrodite (Dendrobium nodatum)
FLO4627782 Aphrodite's dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium aphrodite (Dendrobium nodatum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Background imageBurma Collection: Image of Buddha in Bengal, and image of Burman Gautama Buddha in a temple in Amarapura

Image of Buddha in Bengal, and image of Burman Gautama Buddha in a temple in Amarapura
FLO4624049 Image of Buddha in Bengal, and image of Burman Gautama Buddha in a temple in Amarapura. Adapted from Michael Symes' Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Background imageBurma Collection: Man and woman of the Kayan mountain tribe, Cassay elite cavalryman of the Burmese imperial guard

Man and woman of the Kayan mountain tribe, Cassay elite cavalryman of the Burmese imperial guard
FLO4624046 Man and woman of the Kayan mountain tribe, Cassay elite cavalryman of the Burmese imperial guard, and Burman peasant with sword and shield

Background imageBurma Collection: James Pedlow, 19th century (engraving)

James Pedlow, 19th century (engraving)
3733704 James Pedlow, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of James Pedlow a Surgeon in the British Army who died of Cholera in Burma. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBurma Collection: Burmah / Myanmar: House in Palace Grounds, where King Theebaw Surrendered (b/w photo)

Burmah / Myanmar: House in Palace Grounds, where King Theebaw Surrendered (b/w photo)
8639005 Burmah / Myanmar: House in Palace Grounds, where King Theebaw Surrendered (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in Palace Grounds)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burmah / Myanmar: The Palace, Mandalay (b/w photo)

Burmah / Myanmar: The Palace, Mandalay (b/w photo)
8639004 Burmah / Myanmar: The Palace, Mandalay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace, Mandalay)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burmah / Myanmar: Nam Yo Falls, from above the Nam San Cutting (b/w photo)

Burmah / Myanmar: Nam Yo Falls, from above the Nam San Cutting (b/w photo)
8638993 Burmah / Myanmar: Nam Yo Falls, from above the Nam San Cutting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nam Yo Falls)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burmah / Myanmar: Fytch Square Garden, Rangoon (b/w photo)

Burmah / Myanmar: Fytch Square Garden, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8638989 Burmah / Myanmar: Fytch Square Garden, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fytch Square Garden, Rangoon)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Shrine of the Great Bell at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)

Burma: Shrine of the Great Bell at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8646110 Burma: Shrine of the Great Bell at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Elephants Working in Rangoon Timber Mills moving logs (b/w photo)

Burma: Elephants Working in Rangoon Timber Mills moving logs (b/w photo)
8646108 Burma: Elephants Working in Rangoon Timber Mills moving logs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Yenan-Young Oil Wells (b/w photo)

Burma: Yenan-Young Oil Wells (b/w photo)
8646172 Burma: Yenan-Young Oil Wells (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yenan-Young Oil Wells)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Burmese Prince and Princess (b/w photo)

Burma: Burmese Prince and Princess (b/w photo)
8646168 Burma: Burmese Prince and Princess (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese Prince and Princess)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Group of Was, Head Hunters (b/w photo)

Burma: Group of Was, Head Hunters (b/w photo)
8646164 Burma: Group of Was, Head Hunters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Was, Head Hunters)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: The Caves at Moulmein (b/w photo)

Burma: The Caves at Moulmein (b/w photo)
8646163 Burma: The Caves at Moulmein (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caves at Moulmein)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: The Incomparable Pagoda, Ah-Too-Ma-Shi-Paya, Mandalay (b/w photo)

Burma: The Incomparable Pagoda, Ah-Too-Ma-Shi-Paya, Mandalay (b/w photo)
8646150 Burma: The Incomparable Pagoda, Ah-Too-Ma-Shi-Paya, Mandalay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Incomparable Pagoda, Ah-Too-Ma-Shi-Paya)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Street Scene, Bhamo (b/w photo)

Burma: Street Scene, Bhamo (b/w photo)
8646147 Burma: Street Scene, Bhamo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Scene, Bhamo)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy, every hill top crowned with a Pagoda (b/w photo)

Burma: Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy, every hill top crowned with a Pagoda (b/w photo)
8646146 Burma: Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy, every hill top crowned with a Pagoda (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Buddhist Cremation Scene, A Phoongyi-byan (b/w photo)

Burma: Buddhist Cremation Scene, A Phoongyi-byan (b/w photo)
8646129 Burma: Buddhist Cremation Scene, A Phoongyi-byan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddhist Cremation Scene, A Phoongyi-byan)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)

Burma: Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8646120 Burma: Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms (b/w photo)

Burma: Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms (b/w photo)
8646119 Burma: Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Sacred Horse Shoe Lake and Zayats, Wingaba, Rangoon (b/w photo)

Burma: Sacred Horse Shoe Lake and Zayats, Wingaba, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8646118 Burma: Sacred Horse Shoe Lake and Zayats, Wingaba, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Horse Shoe Lake and Zayats, Wingaba)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Wood Carved Shrines with Glass Mosaic work at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)

Burma: Wood Carved Shrines with Glass Mosaic work at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo)
8646116 Burma: Wood Carved Shrines with Glass Mosaic work at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBurma Collection: Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving)
533022 Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of eastern India, Burma, Siam and French Indo-China, circa 1902)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo (b/w photo)

Burma: Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo (b/w photo)
8650998 Burma: Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: Interior of Buddhist Temple, Sagaing (b/w photo)

Burma: Interior of Buddhist Temple, Sagaing (b/w photo)
8650997 Burma: Interior of Buddhist Temple, Sagaing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Buddhist Temple, Sagaing)

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma: The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau (b/w photo)

Burma: The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau (b/w photo)
8650994 Burma: The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau)

Background imageBurma Collection: Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving)

Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving)
7339374 Bay of Bengal from Ceylon to Malacca, 1758 (coloured engraving) by Herbert, William (fl.c.1758); 65x95 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBurma Collection: Portrait of Supayalat (1859-1925), last queen of Burma and her wife and half brother Thibaw Min

Portrait of Supayalat (1859-1925), last queen of Burma and her wife and half brother Thibaw Min (Thibaw)
ELD4840298 Portrait of Supayalat (1859-1925), last queen of Burma and her wife and half brother Thibaw Min (Thibaw, Theebaw or Theobaw) (1859-1916)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102

Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth
JEB4957316 Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102

Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth
JEB4957299 Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102

Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth
JEB4957262 Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102

Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth
JEB4957246 Myanmar - Burma: Bagan City, Shwe Zigon Zedi Pagoda, begins in 1059 completed in 1102. It houses a Buddha tooth

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Kaw-Gon Cave known as the 10,000 Buddhas (VII century) 9 km from Hpa An

Myanmar - Burma: Kaw-Gon Cave known as the 10,000 Buddhas (VII century) 9 km from Hpa An
JEB4954712 Myanmar - Burma: Kaw-Gon Cave known as the 10,000 Buddhas (VII century) 9 km from Hpa An; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge of U bein

Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge of U bein. Teak bridge located on Lake Taungthaman, Amarapura
JEB4955905 Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge of U bein. Teak bridge located on Lake Taungthaman, Amarapura, in central Burma (Mandalay region)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge in Ubein. Teak bridge located on Lake

Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge in Ubein. Teak bridge located on Lake Taungthaman, Amarapura
JEB4955898 Myanmar - Burma: Peasant huts from the Teak Bridge in Ubein. Teak bridge located on Lake Taungthaman, Amarapura, in central Burma (Mandalay region)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Young merchant near the Myatheindan Pagoda or Hsinbyume, built in 1816

Myanmar - Burma: Young merchant near the Myatheindan Pagoda or Hsinbyume, built in 1816, on the Mingun site
JEB4955707 Myanmar - Burma: Young merchant near the Myatheindan Pagoda or Hsinbyume, built in 1816, on the Mingun site; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma)

Background imageBurma Collection: Noble Burmese (Myanmar) - Burmese nobleman in embroidered robes, hat, and slippers

Noble Burmese (Myanmar) - Burmese nobleman in embroidered robes, hat, and slippers
FLO4723550 Noble Burmese (Myanmar) - Burmese nobleman in embroidered robes, hat, and slippers. Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Chints lions keeping the entrance to
JEB4953859 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Chints lions keeping the entrance to the Pagoda; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Contains Boudha hair

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Contains Boudha hair
JEB4953851 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Contains Boudha hair; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. People in prayer and meditation
JEB4954052 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. People in prayer and meditation; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372)

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Thursday altar in the Bouddist calendar
JEB4953918 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Thursday altar in the Bouddist calendar. West-Jupiter symbol

Background imageBurma Collection: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m

Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Sculptures of Buddha and his disciples
JEB4953895 Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372. Height 105 m. Sculptures of Buddha and his disciples; (add.info.: Myanmar - Burma: Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda. Opened in 1372)

Background imageBurma Collection: Photograph of a street in Mandalay, Burma

Photograph of a street in Mandalay, Burma
3523153 Photograph of a street in Mandalay, Burma; (add.info.: Photograph of a street scene in Mandalay, Burma. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBurma Collection: Inside the tent of a Kachin family (Burma, Myanmar), with scenes from everyday life

Inside the tent of a Kachin family (Burma, Myanmar), with scenes from everyday life
FLO4634575 Inside the tent of a Kachin family (Burma, Myanmar), with scenes from everyday life, butter making and meal preparation

Background imageBurma Collection: A ruined temple in Java (Indonesia), with the Sanskrit and Burmese alphabets

A ruined temple in Java (Indonesia), with the Sanskrit and Burmese alphabets, as well as the Balinese script
FLO4634247 A ruined temple in Java (Indonesia), with the Sanskrit and Burmese alphabets, as well as the Balinese script. Lithography for the book

Background imageBurma Collection: Burma costumes (Myanmar): the Prime Minister, a Burmese armed with a sword

Burma costumes (Myanmar): the Prime Minister, a Burmese armed with a sword and a small shield with his wife
FLO4634119 Burma costumes (Myanmar): the Prime Minister, a Burmese armed with a sword and a small shield with his wife, a mountain couple and a couple of Bago




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"Discover the Enigmatic Beauty of Burma: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Splendor" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure as you embark on a journey through its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. From British Military medals proudly displayed on vintage posters to a cherished marriage certificate capturing the union of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, every corner unveils intriguing stories. Witness the ethereal beauty of Shwedagon Pagoda before sunrise in Yangon, Myanmar's bustling capital city. As dawn breaks over this sacred site, be mesmerized by its golden splendor that illuminates both sky and soul. Travel back in time to witness the brave Chindits crossing the Great Chindwin River in Burma during World War II. Their indomitable spirit echoes through generations as they fought for freedom amidst challenging terrains. Experience an enchanting misty morning over Mandalay's plain of Bagan from a hot air balloon. Marvel at ancient temples rising majestically from lush greenery as you float above this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As dusk paints the sky with hues of gold and crimson, find solace on U Bein Bridge in Amarapura. Silhouettes grace its teakwood structure while witnessing nature's masterpiece unfold before your eyes. Admire Burmese women adorned in their native attire - vibrant colors reflecting their resilience and timeless elegance. Each garment tells tales passed down through generations; a testament to their cultural heritage. Explore Singapore's historical significance as "bastion in the East, " depicted beautifully by G. H Davis' artwork. Discover how this island nation played a pivotal role throughout centuries past. Indulge your senses at Monywa market where fiery red chili peppers add spice to daily life. This vibrant scene captures Myanmar's Southeast Asian essence - lively markets brimming with flavorsome treasures waiting to be discovered. Trace Marco Polo's footsteps back to the ancient city of Pagan, now known as Bagan.