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Myanmar Minister&rsquo;s military court costume, 1878-1885
This ceremonial military costume of gold encrusted green and plum velvet was specially styled for a minister who served King Thibaw (r.1878-1885), the last king of the Konbaung Dynasty, at the Court of Mandalay. Consisting of a long fitted robe, separate sleeveless jacket and spectacular &ldquo;cloud collar&rdquo;. The quality of the velvet, its colour and degree of gold decoration defined the minister&rsquo;s rank, which he had been awarded by the King.
