A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS WITH GANESHA DANCING
Champa, c. 10th – 12th century. The earrings executed in repoussé, the upper part in the form of a four-sided pillar tapering towards the top, above a round gold ball with lotus leaf decorations and a stupa at the end. Two sides show the Hindu god Ganesha dancing, while the other two are inlaid with gemstones (zircon).
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 minor traces of wear and age as well as fine patina and soil encrustation.
Weight: 22.2 g in total
Dimensions: Size 7.0 x 1.6 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 692/1000
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.