Meet Queen Dondovdulam
Queen Dondovdulam (1874-1923), Mother Goddess of the State, was born in 1874 in the family of Tsend from the banner of Khovchiin Jonon Beise Sanligdorji of Setsen Khan Aimag
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Ceremony of the Jewel Thrones
On December 29, 1911, the 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu was proclaimed as the Khaan of Mongolia, and Dondovdulam as the Mother Goddess of the State, and exalted them on the Jewel thrones. Here's a look at what the queen used.
Hat of the Queen Dondogdulam (Early XX century) by The craftsmen of Bogd Khaan PalaceThe Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Intricate Design of the Queen's Hat
Flat-crowned and flat-and-wide-brimmed hat made of beige silk and yellow and white glossy and wavy hem on red silk edge. The hat has symbolic patterns such as infinite knot of pearl strings and a pearlstring knotted finial.
A Symbol of Power: Dondovdulam's Belt
This belt, crafted from Russian brocade, is a testament to the queen's status. It features four large ruby inlays and smaller white and green stones on gilt silver bases. The belt represents a blend of traditional Mongolian design and influences from the Russian Empire.
The belt and dagger sheath of the queen Dondogdulam (Early XX century) by Craftsmen of Bogd Khaan PalaceThe Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Queen's Dagger Sheath Detail
The gilt brass dagger sheath, without dagger, with pale jade handle and small inlays of red, green and white stones.
Chain necklace
White, red coral, turquoise, reddish brown stone, satin, silver. A triangular body chain made of red and coral bead strings couched on narrow red satin ribbon and attached decorative turquoise plates.
Chain necklace (Early XX century) by Anonymous Mongolian artistThe Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Both pendants are in the shape of blue stone-interlocked swastikas, yellow ‘nose’ curlicue motif and bead ends of reddish brown stone are anchored.
Toortsog with emerald inlay of the queen Dondogdulam (Early XX century) by The craftsmen of Bogd Khaan PalaceThe Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Toortsog with emerald inlay of the queen Dondogdulam
Toortsog cap with a red silk lining and outer cover of crimson silk, has vase-shaped satin-stitched patterns of pearl strings on six sides, where middle-sized pearls are affixed in the middle.
Intricate Crown Detail
This cap has a pearl-string knotted finial with coral patterns of female (counter-sunwise) swastikas and a thumbnail-sized emerald jewel on golden base surrounded with diamonds on forehead.
Symbol of Royalty: The Toortsog
This toortsog cap, crafted specifically for Queen Dondogdulam, features intricate details like pearl strings and a unique emerald jewel on the forehead. A photograph of the Queen wearing this toortsog is preserved at the museum.
Headdress of the queen Dondogdulam (Early XX century) by Anonymous Mongolian artistThe Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Queen's Coronation Headdress
This headdress was worn by Sitatara queen Dondogdulam during the ceremony to be elebated as the Dakini Regnant of Mongolia reigned by Bogd Khaan elevated by his folks on December 29, 1911.
Experience the regal presence of Queen Dondogdulam as she showcases the elegant and stylish wardrobe befitting the revered Mother Goddess of the State.
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