Title
Thai Royal Brooch; Late 1890's
Caption
Thai Royal Brooch; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions. The construction of the brooch reflects a long tradition in Thai goldsmithing of articulated, linked forms. Gold and diamonds Thailand (Bangkok). Commissioned for H.M. Queen Saowabha Pongsri, wife of King Chulalongkorn of Thailand (Rama V of the Chakri dynasty). Dated 19th Century
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A11_084
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,5Mb) / 13,0in x 17,9in / 3909 x 5365 (300dpi)