LOT 10 A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT DEPICTING INDRA DANCI…
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A CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD PENDANT DEPICTING INDRA DANCING
Central Cham kingdom, classical period, 10th – 12th century. Executed in repoussé, the central image of this superb pendant shows the main Vedic deity Indra, the god of rain, thunder and prosperity, dancing, a very rare depiction. Indra is holding the thunderbolt (vajra) in his right hand and a ritual vessel in his left. The deity is surrounded by splendid cloud-like designs with decorative inlaid gemstones (garnet and amethyst) above his head and below his feet.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with only few expected traces of wear as well as extensive soil encrustations.
Weight: 30.0 g
Dimensions: Height 10 cm, Width 7 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 669/1000
Literature comparison: Similar pendants are published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 92 (page 76/77) and no. 93
(page 78/79), Budapest 2007.
Metallurgic Analysis
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