A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD PECTORAL DEPICTING A DANCING HINDU GODDESS
Central Cham kingdom, probably of Vijaya, classical period, 10th – 12th century. The center of this superb Cham pectoral is dominated by a dancing Hindu goddess, most probably Uma, the consort of Shiva, the deity’s arms touching her waist. She is surrounded by 20 decorative inlaid gemstones (amethyst and zircon), 15 densely set below her feet and next to her legs and 5 more loosely set over her head and shoulders.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Overall in very good condition with extensive patina around the gemstones as well as soil encrustations.
Weight: 31.4 g
Dimensions: Height 10.6 cm, Width 7.7 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 678/1000
Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 93 (page 118), Budapest 2007.
Metallurgic Analysis
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