LOT 8 A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT WITH STONE INTAGLIO
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A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT WITH STONE INTAGLIO
Champa, early classical period, 8th – 10th century. The front of this oval gold pendant shows a standing Hindu deity, cut into a smoky quartz, surrounded by decorative designs in repoussé. The back also shows a traditional Cham Hindu deity, this one executed in repoussé.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as some patina on the back.
Weight: 14 g
Dimensions: Height 5.3 cm, Width 3.4 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 668/1000
Literature comparison: Similar Cham pendants are published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 76-81 (pages 112-113), Budapest 2007.
Metallurgic Analysis
The data from the metallurgic analysis posted in the catalogue entry for each lot in this auction relates to the proportion of fine gold contained in the gold alloy only. It does not relate to the gross weight of the lot, as the gross weight typically consists of the weight of the gold alloy and the weight of other materials added to the lot such as gemstones, soil encrustations, casting cores or other metals processed within the lot.
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