THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 13 (RABBIT?)

This item may look like a rabbit but I am not completely convinced that it is. If this item is indeed in the shape of a rabbit then it is the only tin ingot / figure that I know of in the form of this animal.

NJ 51

 (Length 18mm)

Note - Photograph is reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 12

Item NJ 50 is an unusual piece. It looks like a deer (rusa) or a dog (anjing). It looks like it has 5 legs and that it is embedded on a mushroom-like shaped base.

NJ 50

(Length 20mm)

Note - Photograph is reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 11 (BIRDS)

There are generally three (3) types of tin bird figures and ingots; those with a base or stand, those without any stand (as like items NJ 42 to NJ 49) and those with rings (Ring Currency or Animal Ring Currency).

 

NJ 42

(Length - 28mm)

 

NJ 43

(Length - 33mm)

NJ 44

(Length - 38mm)

The head of this figure is quite similar to an item in my collection.

 

NJ 45

(Length - 34mm)

NJ 46

(Length - 50mm)

 

NJ 47

(Length - 44mm)

 

NJ 48

(Length - 25mm)

This figure looks like a duck. Tin figures in the shape of a duck is very rare.

NJ 49

(Length - 42mm)

This figure that looks like a peacock with spreading wings is extraordinary.

Note - Photographs are reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 10 (DRAGON)

Tin figures and ingots in the form of dragons although not common, are known to exist. While crocodiles are generally accepted as a sacred creature in the old Malay culture as well as other cultures around the world, dragons are more associated with the Chinese culture in this part of the world. Some suggests that the existence of dragons as Animal Money is due to the influence and involvement of the Chinese in trading activities here in the Malay Peninsula.

Tin animal dragons in a variety of postures are available in my collection. There are also items that come in similar posture as items NJ 40 and NJ 41 below however unlike these items, they do not come with a stand.

 

NJ 40

(Length - 57mm)

 

NJ 41

(Length - 58mm)

NJ 40 & NJ 41

Note - Photographs are reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 9 (LIZARD)

Item NJ 37 is the only frog item in the photo collection. Tin figures and ingots in the shapes of frogs are not common but based on known items, they come in a variety of sizes.

NJ 39

(Length - 80mm)

Note - Photographs are reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

THE PHOTO COLLECTION OF NASRON JAMIL - PART 8 (CROCODILE)

This is the only crocodile item the picture collection. It is quite similar to an item in my collection said to have been found in Seluyut, Johor during construction of a house many years ago.

NJ 38
(Length - 200mm)


Based on my knowledge so far, crocodiles from Johor usually have legs pointing to the front (as photograph above). However, crocodiles with other leg design are also known to exist. 

Note - Photograph is reproduced from original source taken circa 1987.

FINAL BATCHES FROM THE PHOTO COLLECTION IN JULY

So far I have posted 37 items from the collection. In these coming few weeks I will post photos of the rest of the items for your viewing pleasure.