| Place | Asia: Burma |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART28535.021 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 25.2 x 20.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Korsch, John Donald |
| Place made | Burma |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Golden Pagoda, Tavoy
Description
This temple is covered with gold leaf, when under the intense sun of the tropics reflects the sunlight to such an extent as to make the pagoda visible for many miles. Nor is the beauty lost at night, the spire is festooned with electric light globes.