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Ruler:
Sayaji Rao III (1875-1938)
Ruler:
Pilaji Rao (1721-32)
(Struck in the name of)
Artist:
Bowcher, Frank
State:
Baroda
One of a set of nine bronze plaquettes depicting successive rulers of the Indian state of Baroda, that were created to be awarded to students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, the foundation of the commissioning monarch, Sir Sayajirao Gaekwar III (1875-1938). A set each was awarded at the creation of the series to the British Museum, the Fitzwilliam and the Bodleian Library in Oxford. The intention was that the dynastic history of the state be spread through the land by the awarding of these plaquettes to its most successful students, but in the event the program was never fulfilled, and these interesting and unusual pieces remain extremely rare.
Method of acquisition: Given (1917-04-21) by Gaekwad, Sayajirao, III, His Highness Maharaja of Baroda
Production date: before AD 1917-04-21
Object composed of bronze Diameter 45.6 mm Weight 140.38 g
Inscription present: Profile portrait of Pilajirao Gaekwad left with artist's signature vertically behind, legends in Devenagari above and in exergue
Inscription present: Profile portrait of Sayajirao Gaikwad III left, state emblem of Baroda and legend above and legend in exergue
Accession number: CM.151-1917
Primary reference Number: 156626
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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