A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD BRACELET WITH GEMSTONE FLOWERS AND HINDU GODDESSES
Champa, classical period, 10th – 12th century. The exterior of this impressive bangle-type bracelet is executed in repoussé with fine decorations all around. Two sides of the bracelet show floral compositions if inlaid gemstones (garnet and zircon). The upper side of the bracelet can be identified as the gemstone flower in this case is flanked by two very finely worked standing Hindu goddesses. Several inlaid gemstones (mostly zircon) along the two rims of the bracelet.
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 traces of wear and age as well as fine patina and soil encrustation.
Weight: 43.1 g
Dimensions: Outer Diameter 9.3 cm, Inner Diameter 6.7 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 700/1000
Literature Comparison: A similar Cham bracelet with two guardian lions is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 88 (page 128), Budapest 2008.
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.