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A Study of a Condolence Letter Decorated with Bunches of Flowers Written by Raja Ali to Jan Jacob van Rochussen

Mujizah, (2008) A Study of a Condolence Letter Decorated with Bunches of Flowers Written by Raja Ali to Jan Jacob van Rochussen. Sari (ATMA), 26 . pp. 187-197. ISSN 0127-2721

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Abstract

Malay letters have long been a source of illumination in Nusantara. For example a letter that was written by Raja Ali from Pulau Penyengat, Riau, in 1749 to Jan Jacob van Rochussen bears physical asthetics such as the patterns and
various decorations that are not only beautiful but also unique. Two bouquets of flowers that consist of roses, sunflowers and chrysanthemums graced the motif that was used. Patterns were also made of flowers from the shrub tree and swastika signs. These decorations were also a source of information that was hidden in its symbolism. This paper will highlight the implicit meanings of these
decorative symbols used in letters that carried the grave news of the death of King Willem. A description of the classical format used in these letters will be inserted into the analyses. A picture of the actual letter and transliteration of this letter will accompany this paper.


Surat Melayu beriluminasi telah berkembang lama di Nusantara. Buktinya adalah surat Raja Ali dari Pulau Penyengat, Riau, yang ditulis pada tahun 1749 dan dikirim kepada Jan Jacob van Rochussen. Surat ini sangat unik dengan
hiasannya sangat bervariasi. Motif yang dipakai adalah dua jambak bunga dengan bunga mawar, bunga matahari dan bunga krisan. Hiasan lainnya adalah tebaran bunga kenanga dan rangkaian swastika. Iluminasi dengan tinta emas ini ternyata bukan hanya digunakan sebagai hiasan, tetapi juga ada maknanya. Makna itu tersembunyi dalam simbol yang dipakai. Dalam tulisan ini dibincang sekilas pemaknaan simbol dalam iluminasi yang dikaitkan dengan isi surat
yang berupa ucapan dukacita atas wafatnya Raja Willem. Untuk mengetahui gaya surat pada masa lalu, format surat dideskripsi secara rinci. Dalam tulisan ini dilampirkan juga foto surat dan transliterasinya.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Illumination, condolence letter, symbol, Malay letters, Riau, Historycolophon,illustration, Raja Ali, Illuminasi, surat takziah, lambang, kolofon, ilustrasi
Subjects:H Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology
P Language and Literature
ID Code:7000

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