money
Object Detail
Object Name
bank note
Description
A 20 Baht note from Thailand, showing a detailed illustration of a Thai Royal Barge.
The barge shown is titled 'Anantankkharat' or 'Anantanagaraj', and is one of several such elaborate barges which form part of the Royal Barge procession.
This particular barge is second in rank, was launched in 1914, and measures 44.85 meters in length. She carries a crew of 54 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 standard bearer, 1 signalman, 1 chanter and 7 royal insignia bearers.
The figurehead is an intricate 7-headed naga - a mythical serpent that is a symbol of water in Thailand.
The barge shown is titled 'Anantankkharat' or 'Anantanagaraj', and is one of several such elaborate barges which form part of the Royal Barge procession.
This particular barge is second in rank, was launched in 1914, and measures 44.85 meters in length. She carries a crew of 54 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 1 standard bearer, 1 signalman, 1 chanter and 7 royal insignia bearers.
The figurehead is an intricate 7-headed naga - a mythical serpent that is a symbol of water in Thailand.
Accession No
2005.37
Collection
Rowing
Associated Period
21st century
Associated Event
Acquisitions Meetings, August 2005