Description
i can email or post pictures later.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
carved designs and secret compartment
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
aprox. 1 1/2 ft long 9 in wide and 10 in tall
Date Period
1800's
Weight
approx. 10 lbs.
History
my great ucle bought it from an auction hosted by the smithsonian institute and gave it to my great grandmother. it ws given by the king of siam at that time to president franklin peirce in 1856. it stayed in the white house for awhile and then donated to the smithsonian instituted and bought in the 80's by my great uncle. now i have given to me by a will.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
10,000
For Sale?
No
