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The Istana Satu (First Palace) was a royal residence in
Istana Satu
Royal residences in Malaysia History of Terengganu Buildings and structures in Terengganu {{Malaysia-struct-stub
The Istana Satu (First Palace) was a royal residence in Kuala Terengganu
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in Malaysia.
History
The Istana Satu was erected by SultanZainal Abidin III
Sultan Zainal Abidin III Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Muadzam Shah II, , (12 April 1866 – 26 November 1918) was Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the state of Terengganu from 1881 to 1918. Succeeding on the death of his father Sul ...
, Sultan of Terengganu
Sultan of Terengganu () is the title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia. The current Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, is the 18th sultan and 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 2006 to 2011. He is the head ...
in 1884 in the compound of Kota Istana Maziah
Istana Maziah is the official palace of the Sultan of Terengganu. It is located at the foot of Bukit Puteri in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. The palace is the official venue for important functions such as royal birthdays, weddings, con ...
, Kuala Terengganu
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. This building is of Terengganu Malay traditional architecture, in the form called "Rumah Tiang Dua Belas". The wood used is cengal. Istana Satu was erected in the Muzium Negara compound in April 1974.
The restored palace is a wooden house designed for the tropics. Standing on stilts that allow air to circulate freely under the building, the palace’s steep thatch roof helps keep the interior of the house cool. Intricate wood carvings adorn the doors and windows.
The guest hall of the istana is furnished with a cupboard that is made of carved wood with gold inlaid and complete with a mirror
A mirror or looking glass is an object that Reflection (physics), reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera. Mirrors reverse the ...
. The cupboard is used to store small decorative items. A hanging lamp is positioned from the ceiling, and a brass foot tray with legs is placed in the hall of visitors. Spread out is a mat made out of mengkuang leaves, a Malay feature to honour guests, and brass shields are mounted on the left and right walls. The kitchen of the istana is made from wood carved with floral motifs. Arranged on the table are a food cover made of woven mengkuang leaves and brass tray symbolising the pride and identity of the Malay race, together with a glass lamp. Kitchen utensils are stored in the cupboard.
Standing next to the Istana Satu are two keliriengs or burial poles. A kelirieng is made of a huge hardwood tree trunk, carved from the top to bottom. Niched up to its sides is a space for the bodies of slaves and followers and hollowed at the top to place the jar containing the chief’s bones.
The istana is located today on the grounds of the National Museum of Malaysia
The National Museum ( ms, Muzium Negara) is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. It ...
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Istana Satu
Royal residences in Malaysia History of Terengganu Buildings and structures in Terengganu {{Malaysia-struct-stub