A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD PECTORAL DEPICTING UMA ON A NANDI BULL
Central Cham kingdom, Late Chanh Lo Style, 11th – 12th century. The pectoral executed in repoussé depicts Uma, the consort of Shiva, in the center. The four-armed goddess is dancing before Nandi, the mount of her husband Shiva. Uma is often depicted dancing as she attempts to seduce her deeply meditating husband. Uma’s figure is surrounded with rich floral and scroll motifs and several inlaid gemstones (red garnet and amethyst), one above her head and three below her 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 general condition, only few traces of wear.
Weight: 42.5 g
Dimensions: Height 9.0 cm, Width 10.3 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 674/1000
Published: Gold Treasures from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 67 (page 63), Budapest 2008.
Metallurgic Analysis
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