A CHINTHE is a mystical half lion half dragon guardian at ANANDA PAYA or TEMPLE which was built by King Kyanzittha around 1100 -

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A CHINTHE is a mystical half lion half dragon guardian at ANANDA PAYA or TEMPLE which was built by King Kyanzittha around 1100 - BAGAN, MYANMAR

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