A PAIR OF GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS, óC EO CULTURE
óc Eo Culture, Mekong Delta, 3rd – 7th century. The earrings cast in solid gold are symmetrically shaped with round cross-sections and opposing flat ends in a tapering oval shape, known as the ‘open oval’. An incredibly well-preserved archaeological treasure.
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, commensurate with age.
Weight: 19.2 g in total
Dimensions: Size 1.9 x 1.4 cm each
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 900/1000
Literature Comparison: A similar piece is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 22 (page 49), 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.