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John McCosh 
North-east view of the Great Pagoda (Shwesandaw or Temple of the Golden Hair Relic) at Prome 
1852 
  
Salt print 
National Army Museum 
NAM. 1962-04-3-286 
  
 
LL/96088 
  
This glimpse of the splendour of Prome (Pyay) is evidence of McCosh's growing skill with his calotype camera. By the time of the 2nd Burma War (1852-1853) he was able to produce larger pictures, which enabled him to take landscapes as well as portraits. This picture of artillery pieces arranged outside the Great Pagoda was taken shortly after the fall of the city in July 1852. The statues are 'Chinthes', mythical lion-like creatures. They are an important Burmese cultural symbol and are often found in pairs guarding the entrances to temples. 
 

 
  
 
  
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