Category
Asian Art
Medium
Parchment and Gold
Distinguishing marks
Taken from Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Pre-1960's
Size and dimensions of this item
45" by 32" (NOT including frame)
Weight
Est. 20lbs
Long Description
See photo. This is a temple rubbing taken from Angkor Wat in Cambodia during the war in Southeast Asia. It was obtained by a now retired CIA employee. It is on black parchment and parts of temple that were rubbed are covered in gold. It was framed in Vientiane, Laos in 1969.
History
Obtained by a CIA employee in Pakse, Laos 1969. Came from a former Khmer Rouge insurgent who was "doubled" and working for the CIA. He got it from Angkor Wat monks.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Spoils of war
For Sale?
No
Re: Angkor Wat Rubbing
Wow beautiful what is this appraised at?
I have a similar rubbing a little bit smaller from
the same area of the temple.
Re: Angkor Wat Rubbing
What was the appraisal price?
Re: Angkor Wat Rubbing
It should be back in Angkor Wat, where it belongs..