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Ceremonial standard, one of a pair
Ceremonial standard, one of a pair

Ceremonial standard, one of a pair

Place of OriginNorthern Thailand
Dateapprox. 1850-1950
MaterialsLacquer, pigmented natural resin, and gilding on wood with mirrored glass
DimensionsH. 85 in x W. 7 1/2 in x D. 2 in, H. 215.9 cm x W. 19.0 cm x D. 5.1 cm
Credit LineGift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2006.27.113.1
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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Ceremonial standards, components of royal regalia in both central and northern Thailand, are used in processions for rituals such as coronations and funerals. Officials dressed in traditional costumes carry them to indicate specific sections of a procession. For instance, the king is always accompanied by a ceremonial parasol and fan. The number of ceremonial standards shows the rank of a royal family member. Similar standards can be seen flanking the Buddha or noble figures in other artworks (see 2006.27.45, 2008.78, and 2006.27.81.2).

This standard is in the shape of a fan.