A PAIR OF OPEN RING-SHAPED MINDANAO GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS
Philippines, Mindanao, 8th – 13th century. A pair of gold-cast oval ear ornaments, each composed of an open oval ring with a line of small tooth-shaped extensions along the outer rim.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with few expected traces of age and wear.
Weight: 17.9 g in total
Dimensions: Size 2.7 x 3.0 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 633/1000
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest 2013, page 215.
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.