Pugahm Myo: East Facade of Damayangyee Pagoda

Linnaeus Tripe

The Pagoda of which this is a part, is one of the best examples of design, and in some parts of it, of workmanship at Pugahm. It is about 30 feet larger in length and breadth than Thapinyu. It is very ruinous. In the vestibule on the East face, the vaulting of brickwork has been laid bare, and shows less careful work in that important part, than in the walls below. This, with is having been more neglected than the other temples, may account for its dilapidated condition. The central aisles have been blocked up, but not so carefully as to escape notice. This shuts up all the centre of the building; for what purpose is unknown. A strong wall 12 feet high, surrounds it. It dates from about the Year 1154 AD.

Object Details

Title : Pugahm Myo: East Facade of Damayangyee Pagoda

Artist : Linnaeus Tripe

Date : 1855

Dimensions : Image : 34.2 x 25.9 cm (13.9 x 10.9 in)

Mount : 46.5 x 37.9 cm (18.5 x 15.16 in)

Classification : Photograph

Location : Universities’ Central Library