A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS
Champa, c. 10th century. The earrings crafted in the form of dolphins in a lively and naturalistic manner, in each case with larger gemstones (zircon) forming the eyes and smaller gemstones (amethyst and tourmaline) on the dolphin’s body. The golden hangers are attached to the dolphin’s tails.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition, only few expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.
Weight: 12.5 g in total
Dimensions: Size 5.9 x 2.4 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 695/1000
Published: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 21 (page 48), Budapest 2007
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.