A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD NECKLACE WITH A PECTORAL DEPICTING UMA
Central Cham kingdom, classical period, 10th – 12th century. The richly decorated pectoral executed in repoussé depicting the Hindu deity Uma, the consort of Shiva, surrounded by floral motifs and eight inlaid gemstones (amethyst and zircon). The pectoral is fixed to a long golden chain, composed of 17 hollow round repoussé gold tubes with fine decorations, to be worn as a necklace.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Good condition with few minor and expected traces of age and wear as well as extensive soil encrustations.
Weight: 65.4 g
Dimensions: Length of necklace 36 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 669/1000
Literature comparison: Similar pectorals with necklaces are published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 97 (page 119), Budapest 2007 and Volume 2, nos. 72 and 73 (page 122), Budapest 2008.
Metallurgic Analysis
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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.