Monday, 11 April 2011

Malaysia 2011 Artifacts of National Heritage



On 14th February 2009, 10 artifacts owned by Jabatan Muzium Malaysia were listed in the National Heritage Register.  These artifacts categorized as Obvious Objects aare amongst 173 heritage objects proclaimed as National Heritage.  The National Heritage Register is a register that contains the list of the details of national heritage under Section 23 of National Heritage Act 2005.




60sen · Melay Belt Buckle
The pending is an ornamental belt buckle which was worn by Malays as part of their ceremonial costume to secure the sarong or samping as early as the  15th century.   The Malay Buckle featured is embossed with a plaited wire design with granules and lotus flower motive.  The entire buckle is studded with a variety of coloured germs.

60sen · Gold Coin
The coin feature on the left is the observe of a gold coin, depicts a deer, believed to have been used during the 16th century .   On the right is the reverse of the coin which is inscripted in Jawi “Malik Al Adil”

60sen · Sireh Set of Sultan Abdul Samad
The sireh set featured belongs to the late Sultan Abdul Samad of Selangor.  The artifact is made of silver and platted with gold.  The casing is embossed with the design of ‘ketumbit’ flowers, butterflies and the state seal.  The receptacles place inside and the shears are also plated with gold.

60sen · Gold Coin of Sultan Muzaffar Shah, Johor
The coin was minted from gold and was used during the reign of Sultan Muzaffar Shah of Johor.  On the left is the observe side of the coin with the name of Sultan Muzaffar Shah inscripted in Jawi.  The reverse of the coin is depicted on the right with the title of the Sultan as ‘Khalifatul Mukminin’ also inscripted in Jawi.

60sen · Arch of Sitting Buddha
The statue of sitting Buddha made of terracota was found at Pengkalan Bujang, Bujang Valley, Kedah.  It is estimated to be dated between 1000 – 1100 CE.

60sen · Royal Terengganu Tabacco Box
The gold tabacco box featured belongs to the Terengganu royal family from the 18th century .  it is made in the shape of a 10-pointed star with multi-petal motive designs.  In the middle bears a flower design with inlaid with a red ruby with red glass stones surrounding its.

60sen · Gold Coin Sultan Alau’uddin Riayat Shah
The coin was used during the reign of Sultan Alau’uddin Riayat Shat of Johor.  On the left is the observe side of the coin with the name of the sultan inscripted in Jawi.  The reverse of the coin inscripted ‘Khalifatul Mukminin’ in Jawi.

60sen · Dong S’on Bell
This bronze Dong S’on bell was found in a village named Kampung Pencu, Muar, Johor.  The designs on the bell indicates that is originates from Don S’on, Vietnam.  It is dated sometime during the 15th century of the Funan Empire.

60sen · Gold Coin Sultan Zainal Abidin II
The gold coin was used during the reignof Sultan Zainal Abidin Shah II of Terengganu.  On the lfet is the observe side of the coin with the name of the sultan inscripted in Jawi.  The reverse side of the coin is encripted with ‘Khalifatul Mukminin’ in Jawi.

60sen · Statue of Avalokitesvara
The Statue of Avalokitesvara was found in a tin mine that belong to Anglo Oriental, at Bidor, Perak in 1936.  It is mad of bronze and has 8 arms of which however, one hand is broken.  It is dated sometime between the 7th and 12th centuries AD, when the region embraced Hindu-Buddist.  The statue weighs 63kg and stands at 93cm high.








Technical Details

Date of Issue 11-Apr-2011

Stamps
Stamp Value : 60 sen (Strip of 5 x 2), 10 designs
Stamp size : 40mm x 30mm
Perforation : 14



Stamp Sheet
Sheet Content : 20 Stamps (2 sheets)
Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process : Lithography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd
Stamp Designer : Kawan Kreatif Sdn Bhd

First Day Cover
Value : 30 Sen

Folder

Value : RM5.50







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