Angkor Wat Rubbing

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Posted by Dougdebl
15 years ago
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Description

See photo.  This is a temple rubbing taken from Angkor Wat in Cambodia during the war in Southeast Asia.  It was obtained by a now retired CIA employee.  It is on black parchment and parts of temple that were rubbed are covered in gold.  It was framed in Vientiane, Laos in 1969.
Category Asian Art
Medium Parchment and Gold
Distinguishing marks Taken from Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 45" by 32" (NOT including frame)
Date Period Pre-1960's
Weight Est. 20lbs
History Obtained by a CIA employee in Pakse, Laos 1969. Came from a former Khmer Rouge insurgent who was "doubled" and working for the CIA. He got it from Angkor Wat monks.
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Price Paid (If known) Spoils of war
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Submitted by Sflanary

Wow beautiful what is this appraised at? I have a similar rubbing a little bit smaller from the same area of the temple.
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