A PAIR OF INDIAN GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS WITH CONCH AND FLOWER
South India, 18th – 19th century. A pair of massive gold-cast ear ornaments crafted in the form of a conch with a conical upper part with gold thread decoration and a flower on top.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Overall good condition, the golden sections with traces of wear and age as well as patina. Inlays on the floral decorations appear to be missing.
Weight: 62.2 g
Dimensions: Height 5.7 cm, Width 2.0 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 749/1000
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.