A SMALL CAMBODIAN GOLD RITUAL VESSEL WITH LOTUS LEAVES
Cambodia, 10th – 12th century. A small ritual offering bowl showing Buddhist influence and made of a very thin gold sheet. The exterior of the vessel is decorated with two rows of lotus leaves.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Visible signs of damage, some breakage on the bottom of the vessel and noticeable traces of wear along the rim along with some soil encrustations.
Weight: 13.3 g
Dimensions: Height 2.5 cm, Diameter 4.5 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 568/1000
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest 2013, page 193.
Metallurgic Analysis
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