Vietnam War Cambodia Khmer 1971 Silver Presentation Vase to UN Secretary General

Description

Rare and important piece of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Khmer Republic history.
Offered is a 900 silver presentation vase from Khmer Republic leader Sisowath Sirik Matak to the United Nations Secretary General U Thant, dated 1971.
The repoussé vase is 18" tall and is marked Doun Than Cambudge 900.
The plaque reads (in French):
Presenté par le Lieutenant-General Sisowath Sirik Matak
Présidente des Ministres du Conseil Délégué
de la République Khmère
a
Son Excellence Monsieur U-Thant
Secrétaire Général de 1 ONU
1971