CAT
NO: A079
DESCRIPTION:Lan Xang or Lancang was a Lao kingdom that held the area of present-day Laos from 1353 to 1707. For three and a half centuries, Lan Xang was one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia. The kingdom is the basis for Laos's national historic and cultural identity.Lān Xāng Hôm Khāo is one romanization of the Lao name ລ້ານຊ້າງຮົ່ມ, meaning "the Million Elephants and the White Parasol". The kingdom's name alludes to the power of the king, his ties to Laotian Buddhism, and his army's countless war elephants.

PERIOD: 19th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Lan Chang Laos
CONSTRUCTION: Wood
RARITY AND CONDITION:Very Rare, good condition, some possible cleaning /
restoration, expected
day to day wear (see photos)


HEIGHT IN INCHES: 27"
WIDTH / LENGTH: 10"
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 10klg

PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Laos
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A valuable addition to any serious collection
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