Plaque
1826 (made)
| Place of origin |
Long palm-leaf shaped, with an inscription in Burmese. Two holes at either end for the tying cords.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Engraved thin gold metal foil. |
| Brief description | Burmese inscribed medal of honour in the form of an oblong gold plaque. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. 1826. |
| Physical description | Long palm-leaf shaped, with an inscription in Burmese. Two holes at either end for the tying cords. |
| Dimensions |
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| Style | |
| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. Tuson, 11 Ventnor Villas, West Brighton |
| Object history | The King mentioned on the plaque would have been Ba-gyi-daw (Sagaing Min) (r.1819-37), whose capital was at Ava from 1823-27. The object was presented by the King of Burma to Dr. Wallich (the donor's father) in 1826. |
| Historical context | An inscribed gold plaque such as this was a form of medal or honour presented by the King to Royalty, High Officials or in this case a visiting dignitary who had performed a noteworthy service. Red ribbons attached to the ends of plaques allowed the decoration to be tied around the official's forehead when entering the king's presence. |
| Production | Attribution note: Translation of the Burmese inscription: "Order and decoration conferred by His Golden Footed Majesty, the King of Burma, at Ava, on Dr. Wallich, on the December 1826". Reason For Production: Commission |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.9-1894 |
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| Record created | November 30, 1999 |
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