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VIETNAM, 20th century Gold plate in the form of a first-clas…
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VIETNAM, 20th century Gold plate in the form of a first-clas…
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €2,500
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Description
VIETNAM, 20th century
Gold plate in the form of a first-class "Kim Khahn" type medal with chased and repoussé decoration on each side of dragons facing each other in the clouds against a flaming star around the edges, and framing the characters "保大勅𧶽" (Bảo Đại sắc tứ) and "一項全磬" (Nhất hạng toàn khánh), with orange cord.
Dimensions : 9.5 x 6 cm
Gross weight : 30 g approx.
Net weight: 26.5 g
Attached is an old black and white photograph of the Chaudoc Pagoda.
Provenance: - Marcel Verdon collection, mentioned as having served in the French army and then in the French embassy, according to oral tradition. - Western France Collection
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