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Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950

$268
£203.15
€237.20
CA$375.39
A$422.57
CHF 223.59
MX$5,241.45
NOK 2,762.26
SEK 2,641.86
DKK 1,769.62
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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 four 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: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CESB039A1stDibs: LU820034237462

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