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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 92 Language Not applicable Name Kun Mon, Mong Kung Myosa, fl 1874

1. Photo 92/2(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(24)
Title:
The Myosa of Mong Kung (over 1,600 sq. miles). In the eastern division of the southern Shan states. Bounded on the north by Hsipaw. Besides Shans and Palaungs there are Yangs in this state. Pottery is made here. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Caption continues: 'When younger the chief had the misfortune to shoot one of his subjects. He got off on the plea that he was aimining at a fowl'. Group portrait of the chief of Mong Kung seated in front of his house with members of his family. Retainers hold umbrel...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 92/10(130)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/10(130)
Title:
Sawbwa [sic for Myosa] of Mong Kung.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of Kun Mon, Myosa of Mong Kung, seated with family beneath ceremonial umbrellas. [Gelatin silver print, 192x228mm]. Subjects = Burmese rulers; Myosas Location = Burma; Mong Kung; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

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