INDONESIA. Central Java. Kedu Plain Region. Sandalwood Flower Ingot Copper Unit, ND (ca. 7th-10th Century). Srivijaya Empire.
11.49 gms. Krisadaolarn-pg. 47 A705; Hall-pg. 154 paragraph 3; Taylor-pg. 101. Four pedaled sandalwood blossom; Reverse: Stylized Devanagari character. The various gold, silver, copper and billon Srivijaya sandalwood blossom ingots are found in several locations throughout south-east Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Minor earthen deposits, encrustation and verdigris. A handsome example with dark patina. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00