The Banjarmasin Diamond
This diamond is war booty. It was once owned by Panembahan Adam, the sultan of Banjarmasin (Kalimantan). The stone belonged to the state heirlooms, symbols of the sultan’s sovereignty. After his death, the Netherlands intervened in the battle of succession. In 1859 Dutch troops violently seized control of Banjarmasin and abolished the sultanate. The rough diamond was sent to the Netherlands, where it was cut into a rectangle of 36 carats.
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The Banjarmasin Diamond
This diamond is war booty. It was once owned by Panembahan Adam, the sultan of Banjarmasin (Kalimantan). The stone belonged to the state heirlooms, symbols of the sultan’s sovereignty. After his death, the Netherlands intervened in the battle of succession. In 1859 Dutch troops violently seized control of Banjarmasin and abolished the sultanate. The rough diamond was sent to the Netherlands, where it was cut into a rectangle of 36 carats.
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Bruikleen van het Ministerie van Koloniën
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On loan from the Ministerie van Koloniën
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creator
description
Deze diamant is oorlogsbuit. O ...... t een rechthoek van 36 karaat.
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This diamond is war booty. It ...... into a rectangle of 36 carats.
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format
identifier
NG-C-2000-3
language
publisher
Rijksmuseum
subject
title
De diamant van Banjarmasin
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The Banjarmasin Diamond
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created
before 1835
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c. 1875
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ca. 1875
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voor 1835
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extent
breedte 1,7 cm
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gewicht 38,22 kt
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gewicht 7,65 gr
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height 1.4 cm
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hoogte 1,4 cm
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lengte 2,1 cm
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length 2.1 cm
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weight 38.22 kt
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weight 7.65 gr
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width 1.7 cm
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Collectie: juwelen
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Collection: jewellery
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spatial
temporal
derde kwart 19e eeuw
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fourth quarter 19th century
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third quarter 19th century
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vierde kwart 19e eeuw
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