Kim Khanh in gold,
VIETNAM - 20th century
Estimate : 2 500 - 3 000 €
Sold 3 500 €
Kim Khanh in gold, insignia representing the highest distinction of the Annam Empire.
From the reign of Emperor Tu Duc 1848-1883, the Kim Khánh was offered to high-ranking mandarins and sometimes to French officials sent to Indochina to maintain diplomatic relations.
– The inscription on the front: nhất hạng kim khánh / kim khánh means first class
– the inscription on the back: “Đại Nam hoàng đế sắc tứ” / means “awarded by the Emperor of Annam”.
This Kim Khanh was presented by the Emperor to a high-ranking French official around 1900 (King Thanh Thai created this type of Kim Khanh in 3 classes from 1900 onwards).
Pendant in 18K (750°/°°) gold
Weight: 18 gr
and gourmette chain in gilded metal
Missing trimmings and fine pearls.
Kim Khanh in gold, - VIETNAM - 20th century
Kim Khanh in gold, - VIETNAM - 20th century
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