LOT 31 A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS IN THE …
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A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSÉ GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS IN THE FORM OF MAKARA
Champa, Thap Mam Style, 12th – 14th century. A pair of Cham gold earrings in the form of the mythical water beast Makara, a very prominent mythical animal of Hindu mythology and prominent across Southeast Asia. The dragon-like head and scaled skin resemble a crocodile. The creature has a fish tail, to which the suspending earring hooks are attached. The thin rims around the ornaments indicate the use of a mould.
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 minor traces of wear.
Weight: 12.3 g in total
Dimensions: Size 5.7 x 2.7 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 651/1000
Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 16 (page 60), Budapest 2008.
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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