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28 May 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) -
33, Bredgade - DK-1260 Copenhague
A gold cup given by Siam's famous Rama V to his Danish admiral was far more than a precious objet d'art.
Siam, gold cup, ca. 1893, given by Rama V (1868-1910) to Admiral Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu (1852-1932), h. 20 cm, diam. 24 cm. Estimate: DKK400,000/500,000 (around €37,000/46,500)
Siam, gold cup, ca. 1893, given by Rama V (1868-1910) to Admiral Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu (1852-1932), h. 20 cm, diam. 24 cm. Estimate: DKK400,000/500,000 (around €37,000/46,500)
The upper part of its surface, entirely stamped and carved, features a motif evoking Garuda. The man-bird of Hindu mythology, emblem of Thailand's monarchy, is found in the flags on official buildings, passports and bank…
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