An early 20^th century Cambodian silver gilt and enamel cigarette case circa 1920

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid. Each side with a hansa mythical bird in iron red enamel, all reserved with foliate scrolls edged with rosettes, with blue enamel heightened with green enamel. The lower mount marked in small letters REAU.

Length – 12.2 cm / 4.80 inches

Weight – 258 grams / 8.29 ozt

The hansa bird appeared on Cambodian coinage in the 19^th century during the rein of Preah Ang Duong.