royal regalia of Myanmar

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The royal regalia of Myanmar are the historic crowns, thrones, insignia, and ceremonial objects that symbolized the authority and divine kingship of Burmese monarchs.

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royal regalia of Myanmar canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural heritage
royal regalia
alsoKnownAs Burmese royal regalia NERFINISHED
regalia of the Konbaung dynasty
associatedWithCulture Burmese culture
associatedWithReligion Theravada Buddhism NERFINISHED
country Myanmar
function legitimization of royal power
visual representation of kingship
hasPart ceremonial fans
ceremonial fly-whisks
ceremonial objects
crowns
golden betel box
golden bowl
golden spittoon
golden water vessel
insignia
royal palanquins
royal seals
royal slippers
royal sword
royal umbrellas
scepters
thrones
white umbrellas
historicalPeriod Konbaung dynasty NERFINISHED
pre-colonial Burma
influencedBy Indic royal traditions
Theravada Buddhist concepts of kingship
keptAt royal palace of Mandalay NERFINISHED
material gold
precious stones
silk
silver
partOf Burmese monarchy NERFINISHED
represents cosmic order
merit of the king
protection of the Buddha’s religion
status national treasures of Myanmar
symbolizes divine kingship
royal authority
sovereignty of the Burmese kingdom
usedBy Burmese monarchs NERFINISHED
Konbaung dynasty NERFINISHED
usedIn coronation ceremonies
royal investiture ceremonies
state ceremonies

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National Museum of Myanmar collectionIncludes royal regalia of Myanmar