Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms

Figures, Volume 14

Page Eight

The Kingdom of Paganoriginal: "蒲甘國" (Púgānguó). This refers to the Pagan Empire, centered in modern-day Myanmar (Burma). At its height between the 11th and 13th centuries, it was a major center of Buddhist culture and architecture. is situated a journey of five stagesoriginal: "五程" (wǔ chéng). A "stage" was a traditional unit of travel distance, often referring to a day's journey between official stations. from Dalioriginal: "大理". Located in modern-day Yunnan Province, Dali was a significant kingdom and later a major administrative hub that served as the primary gateway between China and the nations of Southeast Asia. to reach its borders.

The king of this country wears a golden crownoriginal: "金冠" (jīnguān). This likely refers to the "magaite," a traditional Burmese crown or ceremonial headgear used by royalty.. The walls of the houses are decorated with gold and silver, and they use tinoriginal: "錫" (xī). to make their roof tilesoriginal: "瓦" (wǎ). The description of gold, silver, and tin reflects the legendary wealth and the shimmering, gilded pagodas (temples) for which the city of Pagan remains famous today..