246, Lot: 553. Estimate $200. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. 19th Century. Æ Die. Used for Making Votive Religious Medallions. Dimensions of die: die face 21 mm in diameter and die shank 6 mm. Weight: 36.86 g. Die face engraved with figure of Rama standing facing, holding bow and arrow; to left and right, floral designs; all within pelleted border. Die reverse engraved with Rama-related symbol; to left above, floral punch. Cf. Mitchiner, Indian 46 (for iconography of Rama); Mitchiner, Ramatankas -; Brotman, Guide -. EF, moderate signs of use wear.