A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD AND TORTOISE SHELL HAIR COMB, CLASSICAL PERIOD
Champa, classical period, c. 10th century. The fine, decorative comb is cut from tortoise shell, the upper part with a repoussé gold overlay in the front showing delicate floral designs as well as Garuda, the legendary bird of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology, in the center.
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. Loss of material to some of the teeth.
Weight: 13.6 g
Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm, Width 10.8 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 413/1000
Metallurgic Analysis
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