Stand
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This form of raised stand is based on the offering dishes used to present gifts to monks. Here however the type was utilised to hold items of regalia such as crowns or hats for royalty.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Repousse gold |
| Physical description | A presentation stand in two parts made from repousse gold. |
| Gallery label | STAND FOR REGALIA
Gold
Bangkok, Thailand
Early 19th century
IM 55-1937
This form of raised stand is based on the offering dishes used to present gifts to monks. Here however the type was utilised to hold items of regalia such as crowns or hats for royalty.
In Thailand a warm red coloured finish to gold was much admired. This was achieved by boiling the finished piece in tamarind juice.
(1/10/2008) |
| Summary | This form of raised stand is based on the offering dishes used to present gifts to monks. Here however the type was utilised to hold items of regalia such as crowns or hats for royalty. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM 55-1937 |
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| Record created | July 8, 2008 |
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