LOT 9 A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT WITH STONE INTAGLIO D…
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A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT WITH STONE INTAGLIO DEPICTING SHIVA
Central Cham kingdom, early classical period, 9th – 10th century. The front of the gold pendant shows an intaglio cut into red carnelian depicting Shiva, the Cham people’s most venerated deity, with decorations executed in repoussé, including Shiva’s mount Nandi underneath the central stone, as well as three inlaid gemstones above. The gold back of the pendant again shows Shiva with Nandi, the holy white bull.
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 soil encrustation and patina.
Weight: 9.5 g
Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm, Width 3.5 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 666/1000
Literature comparison: Very similar intaglio pendants are published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, nos. 77, 78, 80, 81 (pages 112-113), Budapest 2007.
Metallurgic Analysis
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