A CHAM REPOUSSé GOLD HAIRPIN WITH BRAHMA
Central Cham kingdom, classical period, 10th – 12th century. The top of the hairpin, executed in repoussé and finely decorated with gold thread, shows the supreme Hindu deity Brahma, the creator of the universe, on both sides, with floral designs and a dark-red inlaid gemstone (garnet or zircon) below his head and with a small ball-shaped ornament further below with two inlaid gemstones and more gold thread decorations.
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, only few traces of wear along with fine patina and soil encrustations.
Weight: 22.8 g
Dimensions: Length 17.7 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 719/1000
Metallurgic Analysis
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