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Title

Rattanakosin Commemorative Medallion

1982

Artist

Unknown

Thailand

Alternate image of Rattanakosin Commemorative Medallion by Unknown

  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Bangkok → Thailand
    Date
    1982
    Media category
    Metalwork
    Materials used
    pewter medallion
    Dimensions
    8.0 cm diam.
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    National Art Archive. Gift of John Schaeffer and the Barbara Tribe Foundation 2009
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    ARC277.11.3
    Copyright
    © Unknown artist

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    Artist information
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  • About

    Barbara Tribe visited Thailand regularly from the 1970s, often working there in the studios of local artists. In recognition of her promotion of Thai culture, she was awarded this medal, which was commissioned by the Rattanakosin Bicentennial Public Relations Sub-Committee to commemorate the founding of Bangkok in 1782 and to celebrate the ruling Chakri Dynasty. Her medal is numbered 065047.