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Peggy's late husband brought it back from Thailand. He was a nurse stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war. He carried it on his lap.
Up for sale is a beautiful, 100% authentic traditional Buddhist Alms Bowl (Baat / Bat), handcrafted using the historic black-smithing methods of Bangkok, Thailand (Baan Bat). This is a rare, custom-commissioned presentation piece, complete with handwritten gold Thai military script wrapped elegantly along the upper rim.The Provenance & Story:This bowl features incredible personal history. It was brought directly back from Thailand by a United States military service member who served honorably as a military nurse. Given his timeline of service (had he been alive today in 2026, he would be 86 years old), this artifact dates back to important eras of joint international deployment and medical exchange exercises between the U.S. and Thai forces. In Thailand, it is standard protocol for military medical units to gift highly sacred cultural items to visiting international peers as a token of deep respect and professional camaraderie.
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The Inscription & Meaning (Translated from Thai Script):The handwritten gold lettering confirms this bowl was custom-commissioned to celebrate a major career milestone within the Thai military services.Left Side Text: "จาก พ.ต. ศศิธร สระดี"Translation: "From Major Sasithorn Sradee" (A common officer rank for a veteran military nursing officer or medical detachment commander).Right Side Text: สอ. เติมรัตน์ "Made/donated on the occasion of a military promotion [alongside] Staff Sergeant Termrat Khotwiboon."In Thai culture, gifting a hand-hammered monk's bowl during a military promotion is a deeply rooted tradition meant to generate good karma, spiritual protection, and future success in their new ranks.
Material: Heavyweight steel body coated in traditional glossy black protective lacquer, resting on a brilliant gold-toned flared pedestal stand.Details: Hand-painted decorative gold vine filigree accenting the upper front rim.
