A JAVANESE REPOUSSé GOLD SUN-SHAPED RATTLE PENDANT
East Java, 13th – 14th century. The circular gold pendant, executed in repoussé and decorated with gold thread, domed and showing sun motifs in the center on both sides, with sunrays along the rim of the pendant. There are small stones inside the pendant, which rattle when the pendant is shook, making it likely this was originally a child’s toy.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition, only few expected traces of wear.
Weight: 21.8 g
Dimensions: Size 6 x 6 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 549/1000
Published: The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest 2013, page 209.
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.