Antique Lan Na Flower Money Currency Piece Burmese Thai 16th-18th C. 83.7g

Antique 16th Century Southeast Asian cast "flower money" currency piece, traditionally associated with the Lan Na kingdom of Northern Thailand and surrounding Burmese-influenced regions.

The piece is of irregular rounded form and decorated with repeated floral/starburst motifs across the surface. These cast currency pieces are commonly referred to as Lan Na flower money and were used regionally as a form of local trade currency before the widespread adoption of modern coinage.

The surface shows age-related patina, wear, casting irregularities and edge losses, consistent with an old cast monetary object. weight 83.7 grams measures 49.5mm x 48.5mm x 6.4mm.

Part of The Aurora Collection, a large collection currently listing ex USA private estate.

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_gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))