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Brunei
Gold box c.1972
Gold | 19.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 72546
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In February and March 1972, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh undertook a tour of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. As part of this tour The Queen paid her first visit to Brunei when The Sultan presented Her Majesty with this octagonal gold box decorated with pine cones and a stepped foot in repousee and chased gold work. The cover has sixteen oriental flowers attached to the edge, the centre has the Brunei lion and leopard coat of arms.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, during her State Visit to Brunei, 29 February 1972.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold
Measurements
19.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
Brunei
Featured in
ExhibitionThe Commonwealth: Gifts to The Queen
A look at The Queen's role as Head of the Commonwealth through gifts presented
ExhibitionRoyal Gifts: Buckingham Palace
This exhibition tells the story of Her Majesty's reign through the official gifts she has received
ExhibitionQueen and Commonwealth: The Royal Tour: Buckingham Palace
Gifts received by The Queen from the Commonwealth
