 However, it is also noted that the right hand, crown and other iconographic characteristics of royalty are free of gold leaf covering, which gives an impression that these were later additions to the original image of the Mahamuni.In 1884, when the pagoda was burnt down, of gold was recovered from the site, which represents the continued historical veneration and perpetuation of the cult of Mahamuni.A large number of 'inscription stones' collected by King Bodawpaya are seen in a long gallery in the southeastern corner of the temple courtyard.