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Thailand
SIlver; 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 9 3/8 in.
2019.22.91
Ano…
Currency (Lat)
Ingot Currency (Lat), date unknown
Thailand
SIlver; 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 9 3/8 in.
2019.22.91
Ano…
Ingot Currency (Lat), date unknown Thailand SIlver; 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 9 3/8 in. 2019.22.91 Anonymous Gift

Currency (Lat)

ClassificationsCurrency and Exchange Objects
Made AtLaos, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensions3/16 × 1 3/4 × 9 3/8 in. (0.5 × 4.5 × 23.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2019.22.91
DescriptionOblong silver ingot currency object with designs. Sometimes called boat money or "tiger tongue" money.
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