EIGHT CHAM REPOUSSE GOLD BELT ORNAMENTS
Champa, c. 15th century. This lot contains eight square gold fittings executed in repoussé. Each of these gold elements shows a flower in the center surrounded by decorations as well as a line of small circles on each end.
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, the gold elements with minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 48.6 g including cushion
Dimensions: Length 22.2 cm, Size of gold fittings 3 x 3 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 775/1000
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.