King of Siam’s State Barge - ILN 1855 Authenticity: Original mid-19th-century tinted lithograph

Authenticity: Original mid-19th-century tinted lithograph

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Technique: Copperplate engraving with fine hand-coloring

This map tells the story of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea through the lens of a superpower at its peak

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King of Siam’s State Barge - ILN 1855 Authenticity: Original mid-19th-century tinted lithographTitle: The King of Siams State Barge Origin: London, United Kingdom Date: c. 18551860 Technique: Hand coloured wood engraving Source: The Illustrated London News A Procession of Divine Majesty For centuries, the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River has been the ultimate display of the Thai monarch's status. This print tells the story of the mid 19th century under the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), a period when the Kingdom of Siam was