Lot 1768

Description

Indonesia - Malay Peninsula, post Srivijaya Empire, tin animal coinage, these however are believed to be much later (18th century SS p.174) from Perak, turtle - tortoise cast tin a) turtle long legs hollow centre 60x90mm (86.2g); b) tortoise solid base with Chinese character on back 53x64mm (130g) this from Banka Island; baby tortoise solid base 24x39mm (8.9g), similar noted in Tony Lye's book (cf.SS 44-46; cf.TL 74-82). Fine - very fine, all rare. (3)