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VIETNAM DYNASTIE NGUYEN, RÈGNE DE L'EMPEREUR THANH THAI (1889 - 1907)

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VIETNAM DYNASTIE NGUYEN, RÈGNE DE L'EMPEREUR THANH THAI (1889 - 1907)
Decoration of the Order of the Kim Khanh of the second mandarin class
The traditional gong-shaped pendant in repoussé gold leaf and pendants of silk thread and glass beads.
One side bears the inscription "Gia thien sanh nang" (Praise goodness and perpetuate talent). The other side with the inscription "Thanh Thai Sac Tu" (Awarded by Thanh Thai).

L. 12 cmGross weight: 18 g.


PROVENANCE
Collection of Dr. Laurent Joseph Gaide (1870 - 1960), Inspector General, Director of Health Services in Indochina.

COLLECTION OF DR LAURENT JOSEPH GAIDE (1870 - 1960)
Inspector General, Director of Health Services in Indochina.
Lots 195 to 227

From 1898 to 1932, Dr. L.J. Gaide, a military physician, spent more than 25 years stationed in China (Yunnan) and Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Annam, Cochinchina, Tonkin). In particular, he lived in Hué and Hanoi. He was President of the Association des Amis du Vieux Hué and a correspondent of the École Française d'extrême Orient.

CONDITION
Pendant detached from the gold plaque, some threads pulled from the silk and pearls pendant, some pearls missing
Some traces of oxidations to the gold, ageconsistent wear, traces of solderin