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Gilded metal box containing invitation to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to attend a state banquet c.1972

Gilt metal, enamel, paint | 510.3 g (Weight) (whole object) | RCIN 70368

Master: Invitation box

Thailand

Master: Invitation box c.1972

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Master: Invitation box

Thailand

Master: Invitation box c.1972

©

Description

A rectangular gilt-metal invitation box with an invitation from the the King and Queen of Thailand to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 1972 State Visit. Pierced lid with blue, green and red enamel foliate scrolls with a Thai deity. Cardboard interior painted in gold. The lid of the box is decorated with the national emblem of Thailand, Phra Khrut Pha (Garuda as the Vehicle of Vishnu).

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand, during their State Visit to Thailand, 10–15 February 1972.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gilt metal, enamel, paint

Measurements

510.3 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots & Gold Boxes
References

Alternative title(s)

Invitation box
Places

Place of Production

Thailand

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