A MASSIVE CHAM GOLD RING WITH A CARNELIAN
Champa, c. 9th – 10th century. The massive gold ring set with an oval carnelian.
Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Overall good condition with traces of wear, one prong from the central stone’s setting is missing and small gap to ring band.
Weight: 10.7 g
Dimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.9 cm
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content 580/1000
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.