A PAIR OF CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD CROWN ORNAMENTS WITH GUARDIAN LIONS
Champa, c. 8th – 9th century. The petal-shaped gold crown ornaments executed in repoussé with each of the wide ends showing the face of a guardian lion.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: One earring in worn condition with traces of wear as well as patina, the other is repaired.
Weight: 25.5 g in total
Dimensions: Size 6.2 x 6.3 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 691/1000
Literature comparison: Related pieces are published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 140, Budapest 2013.
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.