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Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950

$248
£188.18
€215.16
CA$346.39
A$385.14
CHF 201.10
MX$4,688.06
NOK 2,565.91
SEK 2,404.14
DKK 1,605.80
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About the Item

This silver alloy ingot is cast in the form of an elongated bar, with a slender, rectangular shape and curved ends. Resembling a shallow dish or incense stand, the ingot has a concave surface stamped with three round medallions of a three-headed elephant. This motif represents the Hindu god Erawan and was the symbol of the royal government of the Kingdom of Laos. Likely minted in the mid-20th century, this silver bar lives on as a storied object and a token from the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CESB039B1stDibs: LU820034240102

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