A mid-20th century Thai silver and niello ashtray, Bangkok circa 1950
A mid-20th century Thai silver and niello ashtray, Bangkok circa 1950
Of curved triangular form upon three scroll feet, the top with niello decoration of the Royal Barge Suphannahong, then Hanuman fighting Thotsakan and then Naresuan’s elephant duel, all reserved with flame scrolls. Marked underneath SIAM and STERLING.
Length – 11.3 cm / 4.5 inches
Weight – 98 grams / 3.15 ozt
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A mid-20th century Thai silver and niello ashtray, Bangkok circa 1950
Of curved triangular form upon three scroll feet, the top with niello decoration of the Royal Barge Suphannahong, then Hanuman fighting Thotsakan and then Naresuan’s elephant duel, all reserved with flame scrolls. Marked underneath SIAM and STERLING.
Length – 11.3 cm / 4.5 inches
Weight – 98 grams / 3.15 ozt
